Cheslie Kryst, one of the most influential young women of color of 2019, died on Sunday after jumping from the 29th floor of an NYC apartment building.
Kryst was named Miss USA in 2019 and was a civil attorney who advocated for people unjustly incarcerated.
Kryst was a Charlotte local who graduated from Fort Mill High School and the University of South Carolina.
To get help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Counselors at Winthrop are also there to help. Call 803-323- 2206.
