To the Citizens of Colorado, Dennis and I, along with the Matthew Shepard staff and Board of Directors, would like to acknowledge and thank the Colorado legislature for their proactive approach in protecting its citizens and visitors from the often tragic consequences of the vague and nebulous accusations found in declaring the use of Gay…
June 23, 2020 The Honorable Brian P. Kemp Governor of the State of Georgia Dear Governor Kemp: The purpose of this letter is to strongly encourage you to sign into law House Bill 426 which would change the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to impose additional penalties for crimes motivated by the victim’s race, color,…
We, the people, stand divided more as a country and as a culture than at any time in more than 50 years, racked by pandemics of disease and discrimination, wrestling with what we thought were constitutional norms, and balancing free expression with public safety. In experiencing these divisions many of us have learned powerful life…
Dear Supporters, Advocates and Allies, Today, the Matthew Shepard Foundation joins the leaders of some of the nation’s leading civil rights and racial justice organizations as we observe a national day of mourning. As we take time to honor and remember our black brothers and sisters whose lives were stripped away due to senseless violence,…
The following narrative from Matthew Shepard Foundation’s Director of Civil Rights Reform, Cynthia Deitle, gives a brief introduction of the article “Ten Year’s Fighting Hate.” Written by 3rd year University of Tennessee College of Law student Dave Hall and published on April 13, 2020 by the University of Miami Race and Social Justice Law Review,…
On February 26, 2000, The Laramie Project had its world premiere production at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. The play, by Moises Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project, tells the stories of real people who lived at the epicenter of one of the nation’s most heinous anti-gay hate crimes. As one of…
For 20 years, the Laramie Project has impacted individuals and communities while fostering important conversations about hatred and division. Each performance becomes an integral part of Matt’s legacy to foster a more caring and just world. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced dozens of performances to be canceled or postponed. We at MSF understand the…
Dear Friend, As we all process the unprecedented and confusing situation facing us, we at the Matthew Shepard Foundation are thinking of you and praying for your wellness. Nothing is more important than all of us traversing this difficult time safely and staying well for one another. You have likely already received many messages from…
On February 26, 2000, The Laramie Project had its world premiere production at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. The play, by Moises Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project, tells the stories of real people who lived at the epicenter of one of the nation’s most heinous anti-gay hate crimes. As one of…
On February 26, 2000, The Laramie Project had its world premiere production at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. The play, by Moises Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project, tells the stories of real people who lived at the epicenter of one of the nation’s most heinous anti-gay hate crimes. As one of…