Campuses across the nation joined the Take Back the Night gathering Sunday to protest sexual violence. The event was prompted by a former Cornell University student's lawsuit alleging she was raped. Similar protests date to the 1970s, but their focus has evolved over time. Organizers say the gathering aims to support survivors and demand safer communities.
Activists and students gathered to share stories and demand change. The protest highlights ongoing concerns about campus safety and institutional responses to sexual assault. Participants carried signs and chanted slogans demanding an end to violence.
The event marks a continued effort to address sexual violence on college campuses. While the movement has roots in the 1970s, modern protests often focus on specific institutional failures and survivor support. Sunday's gathering adds to a growing national conversation about campus safety.
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