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Memorial to Survivors of Sexual Violence dedication ceremony
October 10, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Break the Silence Day, a virtual dedication ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Memorial to Survivors of Sexual Violence, located at Boom Island Park, will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, 10-11 am.
The memorial is meant to honor the courage and strength of survivors and bring awareness to the prevalence of sexual violence. The memorial depicts two prominent metaphors: mosaic and a ripple effect. The mosaic represents that even broken pieces can be put together to create something whole and beautiful. The ripple effect represents the multiplying power of breaking the silence; by telling our stories, we unconsciously give other survivors permission to tell theirs.
Keynote speakers include Tarana Burke, activist and founder of the Me Too movement, and V (formally Eve Ensler), activist, author and playwright best known for “The Vagina Monologues.”
The pre-recorded ceremony will air on the Break the Silence Day Facebook page (facebook.com/events/594754197858612) and YouTube channel (youtube.com/channel/UCXr0daYU4rpzVdjooqmvuqg). General info: survivorsmemorial.org.
