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Jennifer Dugan

Jennifer Dugan

American activist and writer

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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

You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project

Dugan 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

A 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

  1. [1]
    Bruno, Laura (2010-10-05). "Sidewalk chalk art conveys message of love". Usatoday.Com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  2. [2]
    "Dreams Untitled Plans Nationwide Suicide Awareness Campaign". Huffingtonpost.com. 2009-12-11. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  3. [3]
    "Drew Today | Drew University". Drew.edu. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  4. [4]
    Felix, Melvin (2010-12-17). "NYU Vigil For LGBTQ Youth Draws In Important Guests · NYU Local". Nyulocal.com. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  5. [5]
    Bilkey, Catherine (October 5, 2009). "Chalking the Sidewalk to Understanding". NBC. Archived from the original on October 6, 2009. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  6. [6]
    Harthorne, Michael. "Ballard students offer messages of acceptance to gay youth". Ballard News-Tribune. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  7. [7]
    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.
  8. [8]
    "NOH8 Heads to Texas". NOH8. September 28, 2010. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  9. [9]
    "Dreams Untitled Plans Nationwide Suicide Awareness Campaign". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  10. [10]
    "S.O.S". The Sensation of Sight. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  • You-Are-Loved Chalk Message Project website
  • Dreams Untitled Project
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