Matthew Shepard Laid To Rest, 20 Years After His Death
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October 28,2018
New York Times
“It is so important that we now have a home for Matt,” said Mr. Shepard, addressing the congregation. “A home that others can visit. A home that is safe from haters.” Attendees, some of them weeping, filled the pews as Mr. Shepard spoke during the ...
October 28,2018
The Coloradoan
Editor's note: For months, a team of eight Coloradoan journalists has worked to bring you the stories, photos and videos in "Matthew Shepard: The nation's window into hate." To support the local journalists who will continue this important work ...
October 28,2018
KESQ
(CNN) - Mourners gathered Thursday night in Washington's Dupont Circle to remember the gay college student whose murder changed the way we think about hate crimes, and call attention to the battles that remain. It's been 20 years since Matthew Shepard ...and more »
October 28,2018
New York Times
For 20 years, the ashes of Matthew Shepard have not been laid to rest. Mr. Shepard's killing in 1998, when he was a 21-year-old college student, led to national outrage and, almost overnight, turned him into a symbol of deadly violence against gay people.
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