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In a powerful display of solidarity and demand for change, more than a dozen students walked out of Owasso High School in Oklahoma, following the tragic death of a nonbinary student who was beaten and later died. The incident has shed light on the urgent need to address discrimination and bullying faced by transgender and gender nonconforming students in schools. The walkout was prompted by the untimely passing of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student who identified as they/them pronouns. Benedict was involved in a physical altercation with three girls in a restroom at the high school, leading to their death the following day. The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of LGBTQ+ students in educational environments. The students who participated in the w...

In a heartbreaking and deeply concerning incident that has sparked outrage and demands for answers, a transgender student in Oklahoma tragically lost their life after being violently assaulted by fellow students. The culture of transphobia in schools, raising questions about the safety of transgender and nonbinary students and the responsibility of educational leaders in fostering inclusive environments. The incident occurred in Owasso, Oklahoma, where Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old sophomore at Owasso High School, became the victim of a brutal assault in a school bathroom. This tragic event has drawn national attention, bringing to the forefront the issues faced by transgender individuals in an environment that may perpetuate harmful ideologies. On February 7, Nex Benedict was attacked...

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Students Demand Change: Walkout at Oklahoma High School Sparks LGBTQ Advocacy

Bullied Transgender Teen Dies: A Tragic Incident in Oklahoma School