Black Pride Network Mourns Nex Benedict, Calls for Unity Amid Global Anti-Trans Attacks
Statement Dr. Ryan A. Starzyk (he/him) Statement Dr. Ryan A. Starzyk (he/him)

Black Pride Network Mourns Nex Benedict, Calls for Unity Amid Global Anti-Trans Attacks

The Black Pride Network (BPN) mourns Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old indigenous non-binary student who tragically died on Feb. 8 after reportedly being beaten by classmates in Owasso, Oklahoma. Nex faced months of bullying, exacerbated by a new law banning trans students from using gender identity-aligned restrooms.

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