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Hate Crime

History in the Making

It took much too long, more than a decade. And it came at too great a price: the brutal killings of Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. are just two among the thousands of crimes motivated by hate and bigotry.

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DignityUSA Mourns the Senseless Death of Matthew Shepard

Submitted by dignityusa on Mon, 10/12/1998 - 23:00

Washington, DC — October 13, 1998 — DignityUSA, along with all of our members and chapters, mourns the brutal and senseless death of Matthew Shepard. DignityUSA also wishes to extend its sympathy and condolences to his family and friends.

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Gay Catholics Work to Stop Hate Crimes

Submitted by dignityusa on Wed, 09/30/1998 - 23:00

"Solidarity Sunday is just what we need to help stop hate crimes against lesbians and gay men!"
— From an anonymous letter

Washington, DC — October 1, 1998 — DignityUSA, an organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their friends, announces the fourth annual observance of Solidarity Sunday on October 4, 1998.

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DignityUSA Hails Hate Crime Study

Submitted by dignityusa on Mon, 03/09/1998 - 00:00

Washington, DC — March 9, 1998 — DignityUSA agrees with the conclusion of the Southern Poverty Law Center's report "The Year in Hate" — hate crimes are on the rise and are reaching new heights.

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