April 12

Definition

The National Day of Silence—a GLSEN-initiated youth movement highlighting the erasure of LGBTQ+ voices, typically marked with an X written or taped on participants' mouths.

Example Usage

I'm wearing an X for April 12 to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ silencing.

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