'Take Back the Night' in Fayetteville Friday, April 20
By: Lisa Mendenhall
Updated: April 18, 2012
Folks in Fayetteville will "Take Back the Night" this week.
The tenth annual march and rally is slated for this Friday, April 20.
The event aims to raise awareness about sexual abuse and violence.
Friday's march begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Fayetteville Square, before heading down Dickson Street to the University of Arkansas campus for a candlelight vigil.
Here's a look at the schedule of events for the evening.
6:30 p.m. - Begin gathering at the Fayetteville Square, Arvest Plaza
7:00 p.m. - Opening remarks, including a proclamation read by Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan
7:15 p.m. - March from the Fayetteville Square to the Central Quad in front of the Arkansas Union by way of East Street, Dickson Street and across the university campus.
8:00 p.m. - Closing activities at the Central Quad.
Activities at the Arkansas Union include remarks by Angela Oxford, director of the Center for Community Engagement, a speak-out, a candlelight vigil, and performances by several singing groups.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
The tenth annual march and rally is slated for this Friday, April 20.
The event aims to raise awareness about sexual abuse and violence.
Friday's march begins at 7:00 p.m. on the Fayetteville Square, before heading down Dickson Street to the University of Arkansas campus for a candlelight vigil.
Here's a look at the schedule of events for the evening.
6:30 p.m. - Begin gathering at the Fayetteville Square, Arvest Plaza
7:00 p.m. - Opening remarks, including a proclamation read by Fayetteville Mayor Lioneld Jordan
7:15 p.m. - March from the Fayetteville Square to the Central Quad in front of the Arkansas Union by way of East Street, Dickson Street and across the university campus.
8:00 p.m. - Closing activities at the Central Quad.
Activities at the Arkansas Union include remarks by Angela Oxford, director of the Center for Community Engagement, a speak-out, a candlelight vigil, and performances by several singing groups.
For more information, CLICK HERE.
