Remembering Nex Benedict: Honoring the Life and Legacy of a Nonbinary Teen

Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old student at Owasso High School in Oklahoma, died after a school fight, sparking conversations about LGBTQ bullying. Friends remember Nex as a talented artist and a fiery, confrontational person who was unafraid to be themselves. LGBTQ activists are using Nex's death as a rallying cry as Oklahoma and other states consider bills targeting the community. A vigil was held to remember Nex, who was described as a bright and adventurous individual, and to address the bullying LGBTQ students face in schools.