Gay rights protest at schools is quiet
Published: Sat, Apr. 26, 2008 12:30AM
Modified Sat, Apr. 26, 2008 02:24AM
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closeHundreds of students in the Triangle participated Friday in the National Day of Silence, as a protest against the bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered students, according to school officials.
School leaders said Friday they were not aware of a large number of students who boycotted the observance by not attending school. Local and national conservative groups had called for a boycott as a counterprotest.
Thousands of students across the nation were expected to take a vow of silence. Triangle school leaders said many students wore ribbons.
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On Monday, the Alliance Defense Fund will sponsor the Day of Truth in which students will hand out cards saying people need to discuss the truth about homosexuality.
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