October 31, 1997

Loyola sponsors "Women Take Back The Night" march

Loyola sponsors the seventh annual "Women Take Back the Night" march on Wednesday, November 5, beginning in the Marquette Hall horseshoe at 7 p.m. The march is a call to end violence against women.

The evening begins with speakers sharing their personal and emotionally charged stories of rape, assault, or domestic violence, ending with messages of healing and hope. Next, women who have been victims of violence will light candles and carry them into the crowd to light participants' candles. This provides a visual image of the large number of people whose lives have been impacted by violence.

The march route proceeds from Loyola up St. Charles Avenue to Broadway, turning onto Freret Street ending in Tulane's Pocket Park. Here others will have the opportunity to speak out against violence in the community.

The "Women Take Back the Night" march is open to the entire community-both men and women, survivors and supporters. Musical accompaniment will be provided by Robin E. The event is sponsored by Loyola and Tulane universities.

For more information, please contact Bo Farrell in Loyola's Counseling, Career Placement and Development Center at ext. 3835.