The hallways of schools should be passages to learning and growth, not battlegrounds where LGBTQ+ youth fight for acceptance. We tackle the issue of bullying, the grave risks involved in mandated reporting, and the heart-wrenching consequences it can have when a young person is forced out of the shadows into an unaccepting world. Tragedy strikes a somber chord as we recount the lost lives of Nex Benedict and Brianna Jai, symbolizing the stark reality of what happens when societal support systems fail. Their stories are not just tales of sorrow, but a call to action for the importance of creating inclusive environments that nurture every student, and the urgent need for support that can mean the difference between life and death.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Nex_Benedict
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/oklahoma-anti-trans-bathroom-bill-b2500559.html
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Background music by Michael Shuller Music
