[Grovenet] Take Back The Night on Thursday, March 8th

[Cecelia Warner]

Forest Grove's first "Take Back The Night" march, rally and vigil  
takes place on Thursday, March 8th starting on the campus of Pacific  
University. Gather in Trombley Square at 6:30 p.m.

"Take Back The Night" is a protest against sexual violence. This  
violence manifests itself through sexual assault, abuse, and  
harassment, rape, domestic violence, incest, and homophobic and  
transphobic-motivated hate crimes. Sexual violence is an issue in all  
communities, including ours. "Take Back The Night" is a powerful,  
public event affirming everyone's right to be free from violence. The  
event will consist of a keynote address held at Trombley Square and a  
march through Forest Grove to show solidarity and resistance to  
gendered violence as survivors and allies. A Speak Out session for  
survivors and allies to share their experiences and stories will take  
place after the march. The event will conclude with a candlelight  
vigil. Sponsored by the Center for Women & Gender Equity.

For more information contact Cecelia Warner at warner at aracnet.com or  
Lesley Bart at lesleyb at pacificu.edu. For a map of Pacific University  
go to www.pacificu.edu.