Matthew Shepard Foundation co-founder and Board President will be part of a panel discussion at the United Nations Entitled “Standing Up to Homophobic Bullying: ending violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.” The event will start at 1:15PM on Thursday, December 8 and the location has yet to be announced. More information…
“Every person on this planet has a right to be true to themselves, to love and be loved, and to be happy. I encourage others to stand up with me and make a difference,” says Ben Cohen of Stand Up Foundation. The Ben Cohen Stand Up Foundation, Inc. is the world’s first foundation dedicated to raising…
Rising above personal disappointment amid a swirl of media coverage, young-adult author Lauren Myracle has secured a special $5,000 grant to the Matthew Shepard Foundation to support its pro-diversity educational programs. Myracle, a Fort Collins-based author of several young-adult titles, was named a finalist for the National Book Award, a prestigious honor in the publishing…
By: Janie Rosman From: PelhamPatch With determination and conviction, Judy Shepard stood before a packed auditorium to talk about the hate that lead to her son’s death and the acceptance that could have saved him. “We need more acceptance now,” Shepard remarked. “We need to move away from tolerance and towards acceptance because you don’t…
The Matthew Shepard Foundation applauds the U.S. Department of Education for committing to the futures of our LGBTQ youth, as well as taking action to prevent bullying within our public schools. “Creating and Maintaining Safe and Supportive Environments for LGBT Youth,” being sponsored by the Department on June 6 and 7, truly embodies the mission…
HRC Colorado has announced The 2011 Outstanding Youth Award recepiants, Ace Eckstein and Shea Dietz. The Outstanding Youth Award recognizes the work that a youth has accomplished in working towards goals of social justice. This can happen in a school, community, peer organization, or church environment. Shea Dietz, a Matthew Shepard Foundation blogger, is also active…
MSNBC news host Rachel Maddow sums up in eight minutes what took Wyoming state legislators and hundreds of LBGT activists and allies the last two months to accomplish by the narrowest of margins: turning back a ban on recognition of same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions. Wyoming, like most states, does not allow same-sex couples to…
“Dennis and I and the Matthew Shepard Foundation join millions of Americans in and out of uniform today in applauding the United States Senate. It took truly principled action in finally ending the military’s obsolete and discriminatory ban on gay service members serving their country in the military. “Wearing our country’s uniform and serving its…
Our family, and the staff and board at the Matthew Shepard Foundation, are all deeply saddened by the devastating report of at least the fourth gay or gay-perceived teen to commit suicide in this country in the last month. Reports say that Tyler Clementi, 18, leapt to his death from the George Washington Bridge near…
“Your voice is your most powerful tool in erasing hate.” It’s been the Foundation’s message for years. Now a team of filmmakers criss-crossing America has made it their mission to collect as many voices as possible, documenting the incredible diversity of America’s LGBT community. “I’m From Driftwood” is the result. The site collects true gay…