Amid Legacies of Colonial and Anti-Trans Harm, Two-Spirits Struggle for Safety
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"Regardless if it was caused by the fight or suicide, Nex died from bullying. Period," said Olivia Carter, administrative coordinator for Oklahomans for Equality, emphasizing the undeniable link between bullying and the tragic loss.
"Nex's death did not happen in a vacuum," highlighting the need to address broader systemic issues, including anti-trans legislation and health care inequity, that contribute to such tragedies.
The community's outrage connects Nex's story to historical injustices faced by indigenous peoples, underscoring the importance of recognizing the long-term effects of historical trauma on marginalized groups.
Nex's penultimate moment, after enduring severe bullying, has sparked a vital conversation about the role that discrimination and social neglect play in the lives of vulnerable youths.
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