Maryland Commission on Civil Rights issued the following announcement on June 25.
Restaurant issued an apology to a transgender woman who said she was kicked out for trying to use the women’s bathroom.
Charlotte Clymer, a communications staffer for the Human Rights Campaign, wrote about the incident on a Twitter thread Saturday afternoon.
Clymer wrote that she was at Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar on Friday night for a bachelorette party when a staff member asked for her ID.
She said he told her the identification needed to read “female” in order to use the women’s restroom
As we celebrate this #LGBTQ #Pride month, we must remember that the struggle for equality, dignity, and respect continues today for folks from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Maryland law protects individuals from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations due to that individual's sexual orientation and/or gender identity (among many other protected classes). If you believe you are a victim of unlawful discrimination, please fill out our online complaint form at:http://mccr.maryland.gov/Pages/Intake.aspx
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Source: Maryland Commission on Civil Rights
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