The encounter began with a chilling vulnerability. Tish Hyman, a vocal advocate for women’s spaces, found herself naked in a Gold’s Gym women’s locker room when she turned to face a man. He was dressed in what she described as “boy clothes” with a touch of lip gloss, and he was staring.
The man, identifying as a woman, demanded Hyman leave, launching into a venomous tirade. He claimed “straight women like dick” and were likely more interested in him than she was. Hyman was left feeling exposed, frightened, and subjected to a public verbal assault, with gym staff claiming their hands were tied by legal constraints.
Hyman’s ordeal didn’t end there. After reporting the incident, she found her own gym membership terminated. She bravely shared her story, detailing how the same individual followed her into the restroom, continuing the harassment and leaving her distraught and seeking help from other gym patrons.
A disturbing layer to the story emerged as the individual at the center of the controversy was identified as Alexis Black. Records revealed a past life as Kyle Grant Freeman, and a conviction for brutally assaulting his then-wife, Alexis Freeman, in Ohio. The attack left her with a severely fractured jaw requiring surgical intervention.
Driven by a need for answers and accountability, Hyman confronted California State Senator Scott Wiener, who is also vying for a seat in Congress. She directly challenged him on the safety of women in spaces increasingly accessible to individuals who identify as female.
“I’m a black lesbian!” Hyman declared, her voice filled with passion and frustration. She pressed Wiener for reassurance that women’s safety would be prioritized, questioning how California law could allow men to access women-only spaces.
Wiener’s response was unwavering in its support of transgender inclusion. He asserted that “trans women are women,” dismissing Hyman’s concerns about potential threats to women’s safety. His words only fueled Hyman’s outrage, highlighting a fundamental disagreement on the definition of womanhood and the importance of safeguarding women’s spaces.
The exchange culminated in Hyman’s forceful departure, repeatedly stating her belief that trans women are not women. The confrontation underscored a growing national debate about inclusivity, safety, and the rights of women in a rapidly changing social landscape.
Hyman’s story is a stark reminder of the anxieties felt by many women who fear the erosion of boundaries and the potential for harm in spaces historically designated for their safety and privacy. It’s a story of courage, frustration, and a desperate plea to be heard.
