Take Back the Night!

[Tina Musa]

Take Back the Night March and Speakout

I am writing to invite you to the 20th Annual Take Back the Night
March and Speakout, this Thursday, April 17th.

The mission of the march is to create a safe and empowering space for survivors of sexual violence and their allies, and to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault. We invite you to come to any and all parts of the march and speakout. Food will be served, an ASL signer will be on hand, and free childcare is available. The march is wheelchair accessible.

Opening Rally 8pm, in front of Barnard Hall, March immediately after
Speakout 10pm, Lehman Lawn

We march because every women has the right to walk at night without fear.
We march because men are survivors too.
We march because domestic violence is a problem in all communities.
We march because family and friends share the pain.
We march because no one should have to be afraid.

Tonight is a night of survival in the most active sense of the word.
We shout to combat the silence that is forced upon us.
Tonight is a night of unity.
We march because we recognize only together can we break the cycle of violence.
With rage we march and with strength we speak.

--Please direct questions or concerns to tbtn.at....@gmail.com
--Website: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/tbtn/
--T-shirts will be on sale after the march