Political Activism
Throughout her career, Shepherd has been an outspoken activist for issues such as gay rights and abortion rights. In 2009, Shepherd was honored by the Human Rights Campaign in Atlanta to accept one of two National Ally for Equality awards. She has been an advocate for same-sex marriage and parental rights.
She was present at the opening of the National Civil Rights Museum in her hometown of Memphis, for which she lent some financial support.
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