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Smithsonian will receive Matthew Shepard collection.

A special ceremony will be held on Oct. 25. As we acknowledge the 20th anniversary of the passing of Matthew Shepard this year, his parents Judy and Dennis are donating some of his personal items to the Smithsonian. The National Museum of American History will…      

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One of the nation’s most enduring LGBT groups turns 45.

PFLAG, the nation’s first and largest organization for family and allies of LGBTQ people, celebrated its 45th anniversary this spring. According to the organization’s national newsletter, PFLAGpole, “While we’ve seen different dates floating around for the actual…