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HONORING SURVIVORS, INSPIRING CHANGE (Take Back the Night photo gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint joined with the broader community, April 9, to honor sexual assault survivors during "Take Back the Night." The evening's programming began with a keynote address from acclaimed filmmaker and activist Byron Hurt, challenging attendees to rethink cultural norms around masculinity and violence. Participants then took to the streets for a community[…]
UM-Flint's Take Back the Night event highlights Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which the University of Michigan-Flint is recognizing with a series of impactful events aimed at raising awareness, supporting survivors and fostering prevention. Central to this year's programming is the annual Take Back the Night rally. This year, acclaimed filmmaker and activist Byron Hurt will deliver the keynote address. The[…]
UM-Flint to honor sexual assault survivors at Take Back the Night
The University of Michigan-Flint and the Flint community are coming together to honor survivors and reclaim safety with the annual Take Back the Night. The event is symbolic of reclaiming the safety and autonomy of survivors of sexual violence. It publicly calls out the impact of assault and facilitates healing through sharing stories of survivorship. According[…]
UM-Flint's "Take Back the Night" Event Addresses Sexual Violence
The April 4th program will include presentations by survivors, information about sexual violence, as well as a march down Saginaw Street.