“I feel Matthew with me every day, or I would not be able to do this,” she says. “We just hope we’re doing what he would...
In 2009, Shepard published a memoir, "The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed"
Walters appointed anti-transgender activist Chaya Raichik to serve on the Oklahoma library board “despite her not living in Oklahoma
"As a queer student in this show, I'm livid it's been cancelled not once, but 2X. People in KISD should not have the right to discriminate"
"His courageous parents, Judy and Dennis Shepard, turned Matthew’s memory into a movement to combat the scourge of anti-LGBTQ+ hate"
“It’s amazing how similar & what a great job [the artist] has done to make it look like and showing the essence of Matt,” said Dennis...
Spirit of Matthew Award, is given to "one truly inspiring young person, whose courage, commitment, & outspoken leadership reminds us of Matt"
Twenty-three years ago a hate crime would change a nation and jumpstart a movement among younger LGBTQ people
New campaign urges donations to LGBTQ organizations in the VP's name
Family preserved remains until now in their home, afraid of vandalism
