Gymgoer Banned After Confrontation Over Locker Room Access
A Los Angeles Gold’s Gym has revoked the memberships of both a singer-songwriter and a trans woman following a heated argument about access to the women’s locker room.
Incident Overview
Tish Hyman, a 42-year-old singer-songwriter from the Bronx, said she lost her gym membership after recording a confrontation with a trans woman she had previously complained about. The trans woman was later identified as Alexis Black, who is undergoing transition and taking hormones.
Details of the Confrontation
In the footage, Hyman expressed frustration about what she viewed as inappropriate locker room access. She claimed that Black should not be allowed in the women’s facilities, citing privacy and comfort concerns of other gym members.
“Now he knows how to be a man, right? Stay outta the women’s locker room! We don’t want it,” Hyman said.
“You can’t get rid of me for this! I’m a woman and I have every right not to want a man in the rest room when I’m naked! There are girls naked in there!” she added.
Gym’s Response
Following the incident, Gold’s Gym decided to terminate the memberships of both Hyman and Black, citing the escalation of conflict between members and the need to maintain a safe environment for all patrons.
Summary
The confrontation sparked renewed debate over locker room access for transgender individuals and the balance between inclusion and privacy in public facilities.
Author’s summary: The Gold’s Gym dispute between Tish Hyman and Alexis Black reignited discussions about privacy, inclusion, and gender identity in shared spaces.