April 11th is Day of Silence

Gay Silent Movie Actor Ramon Novarro 

The Day of Silence is the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network's (GLSEN) annual day of action to protest the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and their supporters. Students take a day-long vow of silence to symbolically represent the silencing of LGBT students and their supporters.

The Day of Silence has been held each year in April since 1996. The 2012 Day of Silence was April 20, and in 2011 it was on April 15. It will next be observed on April 11, 2014.