Take Back The Night is an event that is celebrated all around the country and raises awareness about sexual violence, acknowledges the resiliency of the human spirit, and encourages the reclamation of the power and control that has been take from so many people in our community and across the nearby Albany Community. This event is a community collaboration between the Albany community, the University at Albany and local Albany colleges. The theme of this year's event is: I Ask. Ensuring that everyone knows what consent is and how to ask for it is an essential part of sexual violence prevention. Join us for Albany’s Take Back The Night event on Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 from 5pm-8pm. The evening will begin at 5:00pm-6:00pm with exhibits where you can engage with local support resources and from 6:00pm-7:00pm Survivors will speak out, followed by the march that will happen at 7:00pm-7:45pm with a vigil at 7:45pm. This will be an event for community members to come together and remember and acknowledge all of those who have been affected by sexual violence and show a united front in stopping this epidemic that has effected not only our nation but our world. The event will feature community tabling, live performances, food vendors, survivor speeches, and march with a candlelight vigil. Volunteers will be needed to march, distribute water and assist with the execution of this event on the day of the event.