October 20, 2000

Take Back the Night

Loyola and Tulane universities sponsor the 10th annual "Women and Men Take Back the Night" march on Tuesday, October 24, beginning in the Marquette Hall horseshoe at 7 p.m.

The march was originally designed to support female rape survivors but expanded to include survivors of any type of violence and to empower all survivors ­ women, men, and children. Last year, over 500 people participated.

The evening begins with a speaker sharing her personal and emotionally charged stories of violence and ends with messages of healing and hope. Candles are lighted by survivors of violence and carried into the crowd to light participants' candles.

The march route proceeds from Loyola up St. Charles Avenue to Broadway, turning onto Freret Street ending in Tulane's Pocket Park.

For information, Cecilia Sun in Loyola's Counseling and Career Services Center at ext. 3835.