LGBTI community

Nex Benedict was frequently targeted by bullies at their Oklahoma high school because of their gender identity.

What happened to Nex Benedict?

by C Mandler

Benedict was attacked at their Oklahoma high school, and found dead at home the next day. The medical examiner's office says the nonbinary 16-year-old died by suicide. Their family has questions.
Patou Izai stands on the roof above the office of the radio show he produces in Kinshasa, capital of Democratic Republic of Congo, for the LGBTI community.

Gay, Out And On The Airwaves In Kinshasa

by Christopher Clark

Patou Izai wanted to challenge the negative comments about the LGBTI community in the Democratic Republic of Congo — and create a space for dialogue. So he started a radio show.