Hello, Gentle People:
I am sure that you have been following the tragic news about Matthew Shepard these past few days. The sadness seems to weigh heavily on me even as I type this, but we have an opportunity to "stand and deliver" on Wednesday night.
Please, if you CAN be there, please do so. We need to count ourselves among the lucky who have survived this kind of hatred and "be counted" in the numbers who will stand to fight this kind of prejudice and hatred.
I have already sent GLSEN/DC's condolences to Matthew's family after following his story on the hospital's website. Please join us now in carrying Matthew's name to the Houses of Congress and calling on them to do something on a national level to keep this from happening again.
Same sky.
Jon Strickland
GLSEN/DC Co-Chair
TenorOne@cheerful.com
http://www.glsendc.org
Subject: Vigil for Matthew Shepard in Washington, D.C.
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 98 13:19:38 +0100
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Hello everyone.
Please note there will be a major vigil for Matthew Shepard at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at the steps on the west side of the Capitol Building. GLSEN Executive Director Kevin Jennings will give remarks. We encourage local folks to turn out and help remember Matthew Shepard.
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Date: Tue, 13 Oct 1998 08:36:01 -0700
Subject: DC Vigil for Matt Shepard on Wed 10/14
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NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE
ACTION ALERT
Contact: Betsy Gressler, Deputy Political Director
bgressler@ngltf.org
202-332-6483
2320 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
http://www.ngltf.org
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WHAT: DC Vigil for Matthew Shepard
We will remember Matthew Shepard and renew the call for the passage of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act by Congress, which President Clinton first called for over a year ago.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 14, at 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: West steps of the US Capitol
SPONSORED BY:
National Lesbian and Gay Task Force (NGLTF)
Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
and other national organizations
GUESTS:
Helen Hunt
Ellen DeGeneres
Betty Degeneres
and other entertainment figures
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Founded in 1973, the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force works to eliminate prejudice, violence and injustice against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people at the local, state and national level. As part of a broader social justice movement for freedom, justice and equality, NGLTF is creating a world that respects and celebrates the diversity of human expression and identity where all people may fully participate in society.
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