Date: Tue, 13 Oct 98 10:30:55 -0400 From: NGLTF Subject: DC Vigil for Matt Shepard on Wed 10/14 ******************************************** 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 ******************************************** 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 _____________________________________________________________________ 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. _________________________________________ This message was issued by the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Media Department. If you have a question regarding this post, please direct it to the contact at the top of this message. If you wish to UNSUBSCRIBE from this list, please send an email with "UNSUBSCRIBE PRESSLIST" in the subject and body of your email message to . You may also unsubscribe by visiting http://www.ngltf.org.