Posted on Tue, Apr 2, 2013 : 9:07 a.m.
'Take Back the Night' rally and march to address stopping sexual assault
By Ann Dwyer
While Ann Arbor may seem like a safe place, the sad fact is that sexual assault is still with us. Hence the Take Back the Night Rally and March.
Gregg Milligan on 'Oprah'
While it may not often be discussed, males are also victims. The rally will feature keynote speaker Gregg Milligan. As a childhood sexual abuse survivor, Gregg has become an international speaker and author.
There will be dance, singing and poetry performances to further spread the message.
Thursday, April 4, 2013. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Rally starts at 7 p.m. March to immediately follow. Free. At the Michigan Union, 530 S. State St., Ann Arbor. 734-763-5786.
Comments
Linda Peck
Wed, Apr 3, 2013 : 12:35 a.m.
When assault happened to me, there would have been no opportunity to find my purse and get out a firearm. A 5'2, 100 pound person has not much chance against a 5'10 180 pound person. My brother told me a wrestling coach told him all girls and women should learn the wrestling maneuvers because they can really help a person learn how to leverage their weight and strength to get out of a bad situation. It makes sense to me. Any opinions on this anyone?
Jack Gladney
Tue, Apr 2, 2013 : 11:12 p.m.
Dancing, singing and poetry. Take THAT rapists and molesters!
Skyjockey43
Tue, Apr 2, 2013 : 8:48 p.m.
A woman with training and a firearm has a much better chance of stopping a sexual assault than any ridiculous protest ever will
Bcar
Tue, Apr 2, 2013 : 7:03 p.m.
funny how this rally to take back the night starts on UM property, which prohibits people from legally defending themselves with firearms... I'll march, but only after it leaves UM property.