This month marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard. On October 6, 1998, Shepard was beaten, tortured and left to die, bound to a fence in a remote Wyoming field, not far from the ...

Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine (Virgil Films) is a compelling film memoir about the murder and martyrdom of a 21-year-old University of Wyoming freshman who, 50 days shy of 22, could already claim ...

Their criticisms were read aloud in their absence during a ceremony at the Justice Department. By Katie Benner The award-winning playwright and director looks hopefully and cautiously toward the ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Sunday will mark 27 years since the murder of a gay college student that shocked the nation. This weekend, some of the best singers in New Mexico will honor him as they ...

The recent torture and murder of 24-year-old trans man Sam Nordquist bears similarities to the 1998 murder of 21-year-old cisgender gay man Matthew Shepard. Shepard’s murder shocked the nation. Like ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Matthew Shepard; Rev. Mariann Budde Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington Trump later called her remarks “nasty” and said ...

“Considering Matthew Shepard” begins with notes that mimic the landscape of rural Wyoming — the twang of an old television western, the haunting shrill of a yodel. It’s the start of a stirring ...

"Like many gay men and women, I can remember exactly where I was when I heard of Matthew's murder," said State Representative Mark Ferrandino. "In college I was in the process of coming out. His death ...

Learn about Albany Pro Musica's upcoming concert featuring the oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard. Albany Pro Musica presents Considering Matthew Shepard, a moving choral tribute to Shepard’s legacy ...

On Sunday, March 9 at 3pm, the choral group offers “Finding Matthew Shepard,” at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. It’s difficult to think of any story that better gives meaning to that phrase.

On the 25th anniversary of the tragic death of Matthew Shepard, University Choir partnered with Lafayette Master Chorale to present Considering Matthew Shepard, a three-part oratorio by composer Craig ...