Peace And Love For Those On Transgender Day Of Remembrance

Today is one of those day we wish we didn’t have, but it’s Transgender Day of Remembrance. Ever since 1999, Nov. 20 has been designated as a day of remembrance for all those transgender people who have been murder. In the 1990s, three women, Rita Hester, Chanelle Pickett and Monique Thomas, all transgendered were murdered.Continue reading “Peace And Love For Those On Transgender Day Of Remembrance”

TahlEquality Celebrates A Decade Of Pride

Well, Mother Nature again didn’t want to cooperate with TahlEquality as they celebrated their 10th anniversary on Saturday. The organization which is for all members of the LGBTQIA community as well as their allies was celebrating Pride Month with festivities in Norris Park. However, the summer heat was bearing down on them causing them toContinue reading “TahlEquality Celebrates A Decade Of Pride”

Bullying Led To Nex Benedict’s Death, No Matter What Officials Report

Public education in America is one of the most strangest things on the planet. From the time a person is 4 or 5 up until they can be 19 or 20, they are forced to attend an institution against their will. People have committed no crime. They have done nothing to be treated they wayContinue reading “Bullying Led To Nex Benedict’s Death, No Matter What Officials Report”

Nex Benedict’s Death Says More About How We Despise Each Other

It didn’t take long for Donald J. Trump to openly criticize President Joe Biden’s stutter following the State of the Union address. Yes, Biden has a stutter. So do millions of other people. My cousin had it bad growing up. Jeff Goldblum built his entire acting career over stammering and stuttering his lines even thoughContinue reading “Nex Benedict’s Death Says More About How We Despise Each Other”

Candlelight Vigil For Nex Benedict Draws Many In Tahlequah

More than 100 people from the Tahlequah community of all ages were present Saturday night for a candlelight vigil in memory of Nex Benedict, as well as to bring awareness to the LGBTQIA community. Nex, 16, was a nonbinary student at Owasso High School who died less than 24 hours after they were reportedly assaultedContinue reading “Candlelight Vigil For Nex Benedict Draws Many In Tahlequah”

We Need To Talk About The Bullying And Death of Nex Benedict

I didn’t know Nex Benedict. As a matter of fact, I don’t know a single person who goes to Owasso High School or associated with them. Owasso is a suburb north of Tulsa. In the past few weeks, an incident has thrust them into the national spotlight. Nex, 16, was a nonbinary student at theContinue reading “We Need To Talk About The Bullying And Death of Nex Benedict”