Blue Martini Accused of Transgender Discrimination
Monday, 27 September 2010 15:03
Written by A. Sebastian Fortino
http://www.southfloridagaynews.com/news/local-news/2158-grab-your-purse-lets-go-party-only-for-some-at-blue-martini.htmlMichael O'Brien, a 40-year-old esthetician student, and fourth generation Fort Lauderdale native went out with his partner to meet friends at Blue Martini in their Galleria Mall location this past week. Michael, describes himself as carrying a mixture of masculine and feminine attributes. This also extends to fashion choices, which he does not follow according to what is deemed gender normative.
"I was wearing men's clothes," said O'Brien. "Yet, I was carrying my purse and wearing my sandals. The security guards looked at me funny, and rolled their eyes."
