March 04, 2024

Capital Region Rally to Remember Nex Benedict

Nex Benedict was a 16-year-old non-binary student who died after an incident at their high school on February 7, 2024. On Sunday March 3, people gathered in Troy’s Riverfront Park for a vigil for Nex. Elizabeth (EP) Press was there and spoke to Madison Albright about why they organized this vigil. We also hear from Capital Pride Center Executive Director Nathaniel Gray and Collar City Pride founder, Meagon Nolasco.

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