Parents of Matthew Shepard helped officially nominate Joe Biden

Screen capture

This year’s Democratic National Convention may leave something to be desired in its socially distant new format, but Tuesday night’s delegate roll call–one of the more tedious features of past conventions–was a surprising high point.

Each state shot their own short clip announcing the breakdown of delegate votes, bringing a bit of dynamism to an otherwise dull process.

Related: People can hardly wait to hear Melania give Michelle Obama’s incredible DNC speech again next week

Representing the state of Wyoming were Judy and Dennis Shepard, parents of Matthew Shepard, who was brutally tortured and murdered for being gay in 1998. Judy and Dennis have fought tirelessly for LGBTQ rights since Matthew’s death.

“We see in Joe so much of what made Matt’s life special — his commitment to equality, his passion for social justice and his boundless compassion for others,” said Dennis.

Watch them read the vote count:

Read full story with video, and more, from Source: Parents of Matthew Shepard helped officially nominate Joe Biden

Share

About Gay Today

Editor of Gay Today