A Young Activist Emphasizes Spreading Love and Joy in the LGBTQ+ Community

By Heather Diehl

April 23, 2024

By: Heather Diehl On Feb. 25, 2024, high school senior, Pilot (he/they) approached the podium in Durham Central Park and gazed into a crowd illuminated by candles. The diverse assembly, representative of individuals from all walks of life, had gathered to mourn the loss of Nex Benedict. Benedict, a 16-year-old resident of Owassa, OK, ended […]