Transgender Woman Fights Public Housing Discrimination

[Shana A]

Transgender Woman Fights Public Housing Discrimination
Produced by Natalie Moore on Thursday, March 25, 2010

http://www.wbez.org/Content.aspx?audioID=40893

Transgender people often face housing discrimination. So the federal government is currently conducting a first-ever study to learn more about it. In Chicago, one woman has faced bias from a tenant. She lives in public housing for seniors. And unlike many other transgender people, she's speaking up.

Meet Gloria Allen.

ALLEN: I'm 64 years old and I'm a transgender. I've been living as a woman ever since I was 24 years old and I'm happy with my life.

She was born George Allen.

ALLEN: I hate that name.

[gennee]

I'm rooting hard for Ms. Allen. I hope this sparks other suits. The aggressor also should be put out.

Gennee