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词条 Matthew Shepard Foundation
释义

  1. Programs

     Laramie Project support  Matthew’s Place  Public speaking  Safe schools resources  Small Bear Big Dreams  Spirit of Matthew Award 

  2. History

     The Matthew Shepard Point Scholarship  Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act 

  3. See also

  4. References

  5. Further reading

  6. External links

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|name = Matthew Shepard Foundation
|image = MSF_logo.jpg
|type = 501(c)(3)
|tax_id = 31-1640047
|founded = {{start date|1998|12}}[1]
|founder = Dennis and Judy Shepard[1]
|location = Casper, Wyoming
|key_people = Jason Marsden (executive director)
|mission = The Matthew Shepard Foundation empowers individuals to embrace human dignity and diversity through outreach, advocacy and resources, effecting positive change.[2]
|num_employees =
|motto = Embracing diversity
|budget= Revenue: $732,891
Expenses: $774,774
(FYE June 2016)[3]
|website = {{URL|www.matthewshepard.org}}
}}

The Matthew Shepard Foundation is an LGBT nonprofit organization, headquartered in Casper, Wyoming, which was founded in December 1998 by Dennis and Judy Shepard in memory of their son, Matthew.[1][4] The Foundation runs education, outreach, and advocacy programs.[2]

Programs

The Matthew Shepard Foundation has online and offline programs designed to raise awareness of anti-violence and promote human dignity for everyone by engaging schools, companies, and individuals in dialogues.[5][6]

Laramie Project support

The Laramie Project is a play created in the aftermath of Matthew's 1998 murder. The Matthew Shepard Foundation works with companies, colleges and universities, high schools, community theatres, and religious groups to provide a variety of services including media resources, historical background and context, creative consultation, and assistance with school curriculums related to the play. The organization has worked with productions all across the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, France, and the United Kingdom. They work in collaboration with the play’s creators, Tectonic Theater Project, and travels to different communities to lead post-show discussions, teach, and serve as a panelist for related community-wide discussions on creating safer communities.[7][8]

Matthew’s Place

Matthew’s Place is an online community designed to provide support to teenagers and young adults within sexual orientation and gender identity minorities as well as their allies. The website also provides blogs written by young people from across the United States, resources for those who are struggling with coming out or reconciling their faith and sexual orientation/gender identity, and interviews with notable people within the LGBT and allied community.[9][10][11]

Public speaking

The Matthew Shepard Foundation's Speakers Bureau programs send anti-violence awareness speakers to visit schools, universities, colleges, companies, and community groups around the United States to talk about the impact hate has on communities. The group of speakers includes journalists, authors, activists, and public safety officials.[12] Judy Shepard also makes public appearances to tell Matthew's story and discuss LGBT advocacy.[2][4]

Safe schools resources

The Matthew Shepard Foundation provides resources to help teachers, administrators and support staff make their schools safer places for students.[2][13][14]

Small Bear Big Dreams

Small Bear Big Dreams is Pre-K – 12th grade educational program started in fall 2007 which is designed to teach the values of respect for all people and acceptance of individual differences. The life of Matthew Shepard is chronicled in the storybook, Small Bear, Big Dreams. In the book, teddy bears celebrate Matthew’s life and aspirations as well as his struggles.[15][16][17]

Spirit of Matthew Award

The Spirit of Matthew Award recognizes and honors those who teach diversity, acceptance, and understanding through their words and actions. The Spirit of Matthew Award was established in Matt’s name in an effort to encourage the desire for change that Matt showed in his life. Recipients are honored annually at the organizations Bear to Make a Difference Gala Dinner.[18][19][20]

History

After their 21-year-old son, Matthew, was murdered in Wyoming in October 1998, Dennis and Judy Shepard set out to try to ensure people recognize the role hate plays in society, and to advocate for anti-violence efforts. They founded the Matthew Shepard Foundation in December 1998 in memory of their son and to advance their goals.[1][5] Judy served as the executive director from 1999 to 2009 and now serves as president of the organization's governing board.[21]

The Matthew Shepard Point Scholarship

In 2006 and 2007, the Matthew Shepard Foundation and The Point Foundation have partnered to create the Matthew Shepard Point Scholarship, naming three scholars each year to receive annual college scholarships of $10,000 or more. In addition to the monetary award, the scholars become members of the Matthew Shepard Foundation's Youth Advisory Council. Selection of recipients is based on their "academic achievements, as well as a current involvement with helping advance the LGBT community, as well as a demonstrated commitment to helping advance equality in the future."[22][23]

Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act

{{main article|Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act}}

Since its founding, the organization lobbied for passage of federal, statewide, and local hate crimes prevention legislation. On October 22, 2009, the United States Congress passed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, also known as the Matthew Shepard Act.[24] The Act of Congress was signed into law by President Barack Obama on October 28, 2009,[25] as a rider to the National Defense Authorization Act for 2010 (H.R. 2647). Conceived as a response to the murders of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., the measure expands the 1969 United States federal hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by a victim's actual or perceived gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.[26]

See also

{{Portal|LGBT}}
  • Cultural depictions of Matthew Shepard
  • The Book of Matt, by Stephen Jimenez

References

1. ^1 2 3 {{cite news | url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Embrace-A-Benefit-Concert-for-the-Matthew-Shepard-Foundation-20040221 | title=Embrace! A Benefit Concert for the Matthew Shepard Foundation | work=BroadwayWorld.com | date=February 21, 2004 | accessdate=October 19, 2013 | author=Lenzi, Linda}}
2. ^1 2 3 {{cite web | url=http://www.matthewshepard.org/our-story | title=The Foundation's Story | publisher=Matthew Shepard Foundation | accessdate=October 20, 2013}}
3. ^{{cite web | url=http://990s.foundationcenter.org/990_pdf_archive/311/311640047/311640047_201606_990.pdf | title=Matthew Shepard Foundation | date= | website=Foundation Center | accessdate=11 July 2017}}
4. ^1 {{cite press release | url=https://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20131017-909887.html | title="The Meaning of Matthew" Author Judy Shepard to Speak at Brown Theatre | publisher=Business Wire | date=October 17, 2013 | accessdate=October 20, 2013}}
5. ^1 {{cite web | url=http://www.matthewshepard.org/contact-us/faq | title=Frequently Asked Questions | publisher=Matthew Shepard Foundation | accessdate=October 20, 2013}}
6. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.watermarkonline.com/2009/09/30/the-laramie-project-on-the-11th-anniversary-of-matthew-shepards-death/ | title=The Laramie Project, on the 11th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death | work=Watermark Online | date=September 30, 2009 | accessdate=October 20, 2013 | author=Miller, Stephen}}
7. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.matthewshepard.org/our-works/speaker-bureau | title=Laramie Project Support | publisher=Matthew Shepard Foundation | accessdate=October 19, 2013}}
8. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.goupstate.com/article/20131015/ENT/131019803/-1/search10?Title=Blue-Ridge-Community-College-students-take-lessons-from-Laramie-Project- | title=Blue Ridge Community College students take lessons from 'Laramie Project' | work=GoUpstate.com | date=October 15, 2013 | agency=Halifax Media Group | accessdate=October 20, 2013 | author=Winkler, Katie | location=Flat Rock, North Carolina}}
9. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.matthewshepard.org/our-works/mp-overview | title=Matthew’s Place | publisher=Matthew Shepard Foundation | accessdate=October 19, 2013}}
10. ^{{cite interview | url=http://act.mtv.com/posts/judy-shepard-carries-on-the-memory-of-her-son-matthew-interview/ | title=Judy Shepard Carries On The Memory Of Her Son, Matthew | date=October 11, 2013 | accessdate=October 20, 2013 | last=Shepard | first=Judy | subjectlink=Judy Shepard | interviewer=Davidson, Danica | work=MTV Act Blog}}
11. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=I9f0qTU_JLoC&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Words Hit Hard as a Fist: With 18 Tips on How to Stop Being Bullied | publisher=Balboa Press | author=Rudolph, Charisse J. | year=2011 | location=Bloomington, Indiana | page=105 | isbn=145253389X}}
12. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.matthewshepard.org/our-work/speaker-bureau | title=Speakers Bureau | publisher=Matthew Shepard Foundation | accessdate=October 19, 2013}}
13. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.matthewshepard.org/our-works/educator-resources-2 | title=Educator Resources | publisher=Matthew Shepard Foundation | accessdate=October 19, 2013}}
14. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Tsz6SyyZ5X8C&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=Youth, Education, and Sexualities: An International Encyclopedia, Volume 2 | publisher=Greenwood Publishing Group | year=2005 | location=Westport, Connecticut | page=790 | isbn=0313327556 | editor-first=James | editor-last=Sears}}
15. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.matthewshepard.org/our-works/sbbd | title=Small Bear Big Dreams | publisher=Matthew Shepard Foundation | accessdate=October 19, 2013}}
16. ^{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books/about/Small_Bear_Big_Dreams.html?id=qZ2bPQAACAAJ | title=Small Bear, Big Dreams: One Bear's Adventure to Change the World | publisher=Aardvark Global Publishing | author=Galles, Timothy | year=2006 | isbn=159971499X}}
17. ^{{cite web | url=http://wyoarts.state.wy.us/matthew-shepard-storybook-celebrates-tolerance-and-diversity/ | title=Matthew Shepard storybook celebrates tolerance and diversity | publisher=Wyoming Arts Council | date=August 28, 2007 | accessdate=October 20, 2013}}
18. ^{{cite web | url=http://www.matthewsplace.com/community/spirit-of-matthew-award/ | title=Spirit of Matthew Award | publisher=Matthew Shepard Foundation | work=Matthew's Place | accessdate=October 20, 2013}}
19. ^{{cite web | url=http://lesbianwriters.wordpress.com/2013/06/20/spirit-of-matthew-award/ | title=Spirit of Matthew Award | work=Lesbian Writers | date=June 20, 2013 | accessdate=October 20, 2013}}
20. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.kwqc.com/story/23653338/tipton-teen-to-receive-matthew-shepard-foundation-award | title=Tipton Teen to Receive Matthew Shepard Foundation Award | work=KWQC-TV | date=October 17, 2013 | accessdate=October 20, 2013 | author=McCarthy, Danielle}}
21. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.advocate.com/society/hate-crimes/2013/09/30/watch-live-judy-shepard-reveals-malice-toward-none | title=Judy Shepard Reveals 'Malice Toward None' | work=The Advocate | date=September 30, 2013 | accessdate=October 20, 2013 | author=Brydum, Sunnivie}}
22. ^{{cite news|url=http://www.gay.com/news/article.html?2006/01/09/4 |title=Foundations partner on LGBT scholarships |work=Gay.com |date=January 9, 2006 |agency=PlanetOut Network |accessdate=October 19, 2013 |author=Curtis, Christopher |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081016221434/http://www.gay.com/news/article.html?2006%2F01%2F09%2F4 |archivedate=October 16, 2008 |deadurl=yes |df= }}
23. ^{{cite news | url=http://www.therainbowtimesmass.com/august162007.pdf | title=Point Foundation Announces Scholarship recipients | work=The Rainbow Times | date=August 16 – September 5, 2007 | accessdate=October 19, 2013 | pages=B-8}}
24. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/columns/ci_13628360 |title=Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Act passes Congress, finally |publisher=Mercurynews.com |date= |accessdate=December 30, 2012}}
25. ^{{cite news|url=http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/28/obama-signs-hate-crimes-bill/|title=Obama Signs Hate Crimes Bill|publisher=nytimes.com|accessdate=September 29, 2013}}
26. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/10/28/president-obama-signs-hate-crime-prevention-act/ |title=President Obama Signs Hate Crime Prevention Act |publisher=Fox News |date=October 28, 2009 |accessdate=September 29, 2013}}

Further reading

Chronological order of publication (oldest first)
  • {{cite book |author=Loffreda, Beth |title=Losing Matt Shepard: life and politics in the aftermath of anti-gay murder |publisher=Columbia University Press |location=New York |year=2000 |pages= |isbn=0-231-11859-7 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=}}
  • {{cite book |author1=Fondakowski, Leigh |author2=Kaufman, Moises |title=The Laramie project |publisher=Vintage Books |location=New York |year=2001 |pages= |isbn=0-375-72719-1 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=}}
  • {{cite book |author1=Garceau, Dee |author2=Basso, Matthew |author3=McCall, Laura |title=Across the Great Divide: cultures of manhood in the American West |publisher=Routledge |location=New York |year=2001 |pages= |isbn=0-415-92471-5 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=}}
  • {{cite book |author1=Swigonski, Mary E. |author2=Mama, Robin S. |author3=Ward, Kelly |title=From Hate Crimes to Human Rights: A Tribute to Matthew Shepard |publisher=Routledge |location=New York |year=2001 |pages= |isbn=1-56023-256-0 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=}}
  • {{cite book |author1=Patrick Hinds |author2=Romaine Patterson |title=The Whole World Was Watching: Living in the Light of Matthew Shepard |publisher=Advocate Books |location= |year=2005 |pages= |isbn=1-55583-901-0 |oclc= |doi= |accessdate=}}

External links

  • Official website
  • Matthew's Place
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