Transgender Alabama woman fired from nursing home receives settlementhttp://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/09/alabama_transgender_woman_wins.htmlAL News/By Jeremy Gray on September 10, 2015 at 10:40 AM, updated September 10, 2015 at 11:15 AM
"Jessi Dye wanted a chance to make a living while making a difference in the lives of others.
So, the 28-year-old transgender woman applied at a Falkville nursing home in 2014.
Dye's great-grandmother had lived in a nursing home and often "felt alone, like she didn't have anyone."
"I wanted to be a positive influence in people's lives," the Vinemont resident said."