Matthew Shepard Foundation
by Julie River and Julianna OClair It’s November, and whether or not you believe that…
“He was a smart, funny guy who liked to talk about anything all the time.…
On October 11, The Matthew Shepard Foundation Honors Gala will take place at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, recognizing distinguished LGBT advocates
[new_royalslider id=”62″] The Matthew Shepard Foundation’s annual Bear to Make a Difference Gala was held…
The truth is that the work my family does, and that done by the staff at the Matthew Shepard Foundation, isn’t about Matt anymore, but about what happened to him and what we do in his memory.
Matthew Shepard’s legacy in the LGBT world is still noted as one of the most horrific hate crimes to affect the community. The death of Shepard was followed by an activist reaction, resulting in the passage of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act as well as a rising consciousness to actively seek out hate and overpower it.
July 12 in Laramie and July 13 in Denver
Online voting for the American Giving Awards begins today and The Matthew Shepard Foundation is one…
