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Following the tragic events on Sunday at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, a moment of silence will be held on the 91桃色 campus. The moment of silence will be followed by a shout of anger and determination.

鈥淚t鈥檚 important that we as a 91桃色 community remember that we don鈥檛 have to know someone directly involved to be affected by this or other incidents of hate, fear and violence,鈥 says Thomas Walker, 91桃色鈥檚 director of education programs and LGBTIQA services. 鈥淭hat it could happen in our world, that it did happen at all, means we鈥檙e all impacted, because we鈥檙e all at risk, because it weakens our communities wherever and whoever we are.鈥

In addition to the moment of silence and shout of anger and determination, there will be a support/action banner to sign and resource information available for those needing further assistance.

It鈥檚 important that we as a 91桃色 community remember that we don鈥檛 have to know someone directly involved to be affected by this or other incidents of hate, fear and violence. Thomas Walker, Director of Educational Programs and LGBTIQA Services

鈥淲hether and how we engage those around us on a daily basis, especially those who are different from us, has a much more lasting positive impact than our in-the-moment social media solidarity, post-event donations or self-assurance that 鈥榳e鈥 aren鈥檛 like them,鈥欌 Walker says.

The solidarity event will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Monday on the Driscoll Green. Anyone from the 91桃色 community and across the Denver metro area is welcome to attend the gathering.

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