Who is Jeanne Pepper?
Jeanne is an attorney, podcaster, writer and activist who speaks to students, parents and organizations; sharing her inspiring story and encouraging others to practice intentional kindness and as a cautionary tale to beware the dangers of online meetups and extremism.
The platform her family created for gathering information during their son Blaze’s disappearance was later referred to as the #BlazeItForward movement and morphed into a public group on Facebook. That group with over 32,000 members celebrates intentional acts of kindness, diversity and community service. They are dedicated to creating a legacy for Blaze that will make his life’s mission to repair the world a reality.
Who is Blaze Bernstein?
Blaze Bernstein is the son of Jeanne Pepper and Gideon Bernstein. In 2018, Blaze was 19 years old student at the University of Pennsylvania when he was murdered by an extremist neo-Nazi (“perpetrator’) that he met when they both attended the Orange County School of the Arts in 2014 when Blaze started high school. The perpetrator used Blaze’s killing to elevate his status within the ranks of a hate group he found online. The hate group targeted gay and Jewish people, among others.
Since Blaze’s death, Jeanne and her husband Gideon have called for acceptance of marginalized people, community activism and intentional acts of kindness to empower communities to fight against hatred and injustice and to envision a kinder more caring world.
Jeanne Pepper's
PeppTalks Podcast
Jeanne Pepper, the co-creator of #BlazeItForward, dives deep with extraordinarily giving people on a wide range of topics related to why and how they choose to help others on her PeppTalks podcast. From thought-provoking interviews with everyday superheroes to captivating storytelling sessions and reveals, each episode promises insightful discussions on what we can all do to make the world a better place. This engaging content will leave you feeling enriched and inspired. Tune in to discover a world of endless possibilities when we give kindness a chance.
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The Facebook Public Group: #BlazeitForward
#BlazeItForward is a movement created by Jeanne Pepper and her husband, Gideon Bernstein after the death of their son Blaze. They created the concept of #BlazeitForward to encourage people to perform acts of kindness to honor Blaze’s memory and continue his legacy of repairing the world. The movement's goal is to inspire people to make the world a better place through intentional acts of kindness. A brief video of the Bernsteins.
Help us remember Blaze Bernstein and honor his memory.
For more information go to:
www.blazebernstein.org
