Take Back the Night began in 1976 as a rally against the continuation of violence against women. Following the first event in Belgium, awareness progressed and today thousands of Take Back the Night rallies are held worldwide. Most events include marches, candlelight vigils, and survivor testimonials in hopes of bringing issues of violence against women such as rape, domestic violence, and sexual abuse to the forefront of the community.
Interested in participating? Check out this Take Back the Night website which includes a calendar of events submitted by local rally sponsors. And if you are a Lawrence, KS or surrounding areas resident come to the Take Back the Night event this Thursday, September 18:
5:00 Clothesline Project, Pantyline Project, Food Vendors, Children’s Activities and Information Table @ South Park (12th and Massachusetts)
5:15 Music by Seed Love
6:15 Keynote Speakers Ashley Hoyle, Spokesperson for National Teen Dating, Violence Awareness Week, Christie and Curt Brungardt, Jana Mackey’s Mother and Stepfather, & others!
7:30 March down Massachusetts Street to Buford-Watson Park (7th and Kentucky)
8:00 Candlelight Vigil and Speak-Out Circles
Wikipedia: Take Back the Night
by: Tricia Rock
Tags: take back the night, women
