Showing posts with label The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act; President Barack Obama. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act; President Barack Obama. Show all posts

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Sean's Last Wish: His Mother Elke Kennedy Speaks Out About Her Son’s Death

Elke Kennedy is a mother, on a mission. 28 months ago her son Sean Kennedy was killed in a hate crime assault outside a bar in Greenville, South Carolina. His mother now travels the country, spreading the message about hate crimes. On Thursday, November 19th, she stopped in Aiken, SC and was interviewed on television:



Mother Speaks Out About Son’s Death In Aiken
by Joy Howe | WJBF News Channel 6 Aiken County Reporter | November 19, 2009

Find out more about Sean's Last Wish

Alec and I were glad we were with Elke and Jim to share the experience of being at the White House on the day that President Obama signed
The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.