"Community Unites to Combat Bullying in Honor of Nex Benedict"

TL;DR
Dozens of students and activists gathered outside Owasso High School for a rally honoring Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old who died after a school fight. The community came together to remember Benedict and call for change, with students organizing a walkout and rally. The investigation into Benedict's death is ongoing, with public outcry and calls for transparency from officials. The larger conversation has turned to bullying in schools, particularly targeting non-binary and LGBTQ+ groups, prompting responses from government officials and organizations advocating for safe learning environments.
- Owasso Students, Activists Organize Walkout And Rally To Honor Nex Benedict News On 6
- Opinion | We Owe It to Nex Benedict to Do Better by Bullied Teens The New York Times
- 'Our children are dying'; Owasso parents and students stand up against bullying KTUL
- Students at Nex Benedict’s Oklahoma school walk out to protest bullying policies NBC News
- Police video shows non-binary teen Nex Benedict, who died a day later, describe fight in high school bathroom CNN
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