She started this group after the tragic loss of her son to anti-gay violence made her a champion for hate crimes legislation and protections against bullying.
He could take one profound step to show his sincerity by meeting with parents and young people who have been personally affected by anti-gay violence or family rejection.
She later ran the NYC Anti-Violence Project, an organization that works to combat attacks on gay people and others, before winning her council seat in 1999.