This year’s Day of Silence was held in the memory of Larry King, a 15-year-old boy who was shot by a classmate over his sexual identity.
More than 8,000 students take the vow of silence, according to GLSEN.
GLSEN lends its official support to the day, giving it a significant boost in visibility and participation.
Maria Pulzetti and fellow students at the University of Virginia create the day, hoping to draw attention to LGBTQ issues on campus.
