Jennifer Dugan is an American activist and writer. She is the founder of several national movements including the You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project[1] and Dreams Untitled.[2]
National Projects & Campaigns
editYou-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project
editDugan was best known at Drew University for writing the words, "You are Loved" in sidewalk chalk. She began doing this in 2005 after a coping with a series of tragic events.[3] After her graduation, Dugan launched the You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project as a national suicide prevention awareness campaign for LGBTQ college students.[4] The project was a recognized, annual event observed by universities[1][5] across America.[6][7][8]
Dreams Untitled
editA common theme throughout Dugan's activism has been connecting one's passions with the greater good. In 2009, she unveiled Dreams Untitled. Dreams Untitled is a national suicide prevention awareness campaign that uses artwork to create "visions of hope for the future."[9]
Dreams Untitled is a national[2] event observed by suicide-prevention advocates[9] and artists.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b Bruno, Laura (2010-10-05). "Sidewalk chalk art conveys message of love". Usatoday.Com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ a b "Dreams Untitled Plans Nationwide Suicide Awareness Campaign". Huffingtonpost.com. 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ "Drew Today | Drew University". Drew.edu. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ Felix, Melvin (2010-12-17). "NYU Vigil For LGBTQ Youth Draws In Important Guests · NYU Local". Nyulocal.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ Bilkey, Catherine (October 5, 2009). "Chalking the Sidewalk to Understanding". NBC. Archived from the original on October 6, 2009. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ Harthorne, Michael. "Ballard students offer messages of acceptance to gay youth". Ballard News-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ in Campus Pride by cpsiteadmin (2011-09-12). "You Are Loved Chalk Message Project – Spread the Love! | Campus Pride | The leading national organization for LGBT student leaders and campus groups". Campusprideblog.org. Archived from the original on 2012-06-25. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
- ^ "NOH8 Heads to Texas". NOH8. September 28, 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Dreams Untitled Plans Nationwide Suicide Awareness Campaign". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
- ^ "S.O.S". The Sensation of Sight. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
External links
edit- You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project website [1]
- Dreams Untitled Project [2] Archived 2010-01-15 at the Wayback Machine