Take
Back the Night
The
first Take Back the Night event began in
England in 1877 as a women only protest
against the violence and fear women encountered
walking the streets at night. The first
Take Back the Night March in the US was
held in San Francisco in 1978 to protest
violence against women, particularly sexual
assault. Since then, Take Back the Night
events have spread across the nation broadening
in perspective and taking on many forms.
There
is no "correct" way to organize
a Take Back the Night March and rally. Organizers
must decide for themselves what is most
effective and empowering for their community.
Some events are loud and noisy with chanting
and singing, while others are carried out
solemnly by candlelight. Many organizers
have included a speak-out at their events
to give survivors the opportunity to express
themselves.
Join us on April 3, 2013 for the next Take
Back the Night March and Rally and Rock
Against Rape!
The
Bozeman Take Back the Night March
is sponsored by the MSU VOICE Center, Men
Stopping Rape, HAVEN, the MSU Women's Center,
the Help Center, and Students Against Sexual
Assault. Next years' event will
be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 @ 6:00
P.M. when we will convene in MSU's SUB Ballroom
C for a Speakout and march from campus to
the Baxter Hotel downtown for Rock Against
Rape!
"Never
let the hand you hold, hold you down."
-Author
unknown
