Tag Archives: Matthew Shepard

A Gay Dad Letter to Matthew Shepard

Posted on December 1, 2015 by robw77

Today Matthew Shepard, had he lived, would have been 39 years old. Instead, he forever will be remembered as a gentle looking young 21-year old who left for dead on a cold Wyoming plain, crucified for being gay. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality, Family, Hatred, Prejudice | Tagged activism, birthday, changing history, Dennis Shepard, equality, hate crimes, HIV, hope, Judy Shepard, male rape, Matthew Shepard, Michele Jouse | 12 Comments

A Gay Dad’s Requiem for Leelah, the Matthew Shepard of Our Time

Posted on January 2, 2015 by robw77

I will never forget the stunning image of Matthew Shepard’s hate crime. A young beautiful human was beaten, tortured and left for dead in an unthinkable violation. It shocked me when I saw the images, and I was not alone. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Hatred, Living, Prejudice, Religion | Tagged Carla Wood Alcorn, Dan Savage, Doug Alcorn, human-rights, Judy Shepard, Leelah Alcorn, lgbt teens, Matthew Shepard, Michael Brown, Ohio deaths, Religious Freedom, suicide, tragedy, transgender, transphobia | 29 Comments

Thank You for Changing My Life

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Ono Kono

by Ono Kono Two decades ago, I was unaware of the struggle of LGBT people. Back then, I was a busy working Mom, juggling career and family. I cared about others, but I was asleep when it came to their … Continue reading →