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Discuss “National Day of Silence honors victims of hate”

On Wednesday, members of Carnegie Mellon?s community participated in the National Day of Silence in remembrance of those ?who have been silenced by hatred.? Originally a day to honor victims of violence or discrimination based on sexual orientation, the Day of Silence at CMU encompasses all minority groups, including those defined by race, religion, and gender.

Signified by white ribbons and a day-long vow not to speak, the Day of Silence was composed of several events across campus. The Clothesline Project, which took place from 10 am to 5 pm in the Connan Room, was sponsored by Sexual Assault Advisors. T-shirts decorated in support of victims of sexual assault hung on a clothesline which lined the perimeter of the room.

Then, at 5 pm, the...

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