We aspire to live in a world where tolerance is the norm, yet the stark reality is that hate crimes based on race, background, religion, and sexual orientation continue to plague us.
To drive change, it is crucial to shed light on these horrific incidents.
It’s essential to remember that a single hurtful word can lead to catastrophic outcomes.
Posted by Giovanni Melton on Saturday, February 18, 2017
Every individual deserves to be loved for who they are, without fear of revealing their true selves to their loved ones.
At the age of 14, Giovanni Melton, a vibrant young boy, was enjoying life with his friends at Coronado High School in the United States.
Tragically, on November 2, he was fatally shot by his father, 53-year-old Wendell Melton.
The reason? Giovanni was gay.
This is Giovanni Melton He was shot and Killed by his own father for being gay on Nov 3rd the quote circulating from his…
Posted by Averi Blunt on Sunday, November 5, 2017
Giovanni’s foster mother, Sonja Jones, revealed that Wendell was enraged by his son’s sexual orientation, stating he would prefer a deceased son over a gay one.
As per Sonja, Wendell discovered Giovanni with his boyfriend, leading to the heinous act of killing his own child, as reported by 3 News Las Vegas.
Keeping you in our thoughts and hearts Giovanni. Thank you for living your truth and being you. #RestinPower #GiovanniMeltonPhoto: @OutWithGeorge
Posted by Real Talk DC on Tuesday, November 7, 2017
In addition to the tragic incident, Giovanni had endured years of physical and psychological abuse from his father.
Witnesses heard a confrontation between father and son culminating in a fatal gunshot.
Acts of violence like this perpetuate fear in our society, making it an unsafe place to exist.
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