Find us on Facebook: The Long Red Line: One Billion Rising/Elgin

Join us at Elgin Community College January 30th for our Art Exhibit

Opening Ceremony 

Join us February 14th at Elgin Community College

for our Main Event including speakers and community organizations

gathering.

 

The Long Red Line is Elgin's effort to support One Billion Rising, the global upsurge of women and their allies in resistance to rape and all forms of interpersonal violence. On Valentine’s Day, join us to learn how you can create change through self expression, surviving abuse, growing self-esteem, raising our children nonviolently, developing and supporting community resources.

As a material expression of support, people are asked to bring a red cloth to connect with others in The Long Red Line. The scarves can be any length, made of any material, any shade of red. Knit it, crochet it, sew it, buy it, or create your own artistic version of it. Scarves of self-restriction and silence – our muffled voices – are transformed into statements of freedom from shame and blame.

 

Sponsors of The Long Red Line are:

Elgin Community College Student Life

Elgin Community Crisis Center

Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders

Elgin Area AAUW

Open Door

Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin

Ecker Center for Mental Health

Fox Valley Citizens for Peace and Justice

YWCA Elgin