12th annual Day of Silence protests GLBT harassment

Media.www.DailyTexanOnline.com – By Gloria Kwong

Nationwide event, rally at UT marked by hours of silence

After spending several hours without speaking, members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community broke the silence at a rally Friday afternoon at the Capitol.

The Day of Silence started 12 years ago as a protest against the harassment experienced by gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students. It has since spread, with schools across the country taking part in the national movement.