In this episode, we unpack the disturbing story of Gerika Mudra, an 18-year-old biracial lesbian teen who filed a gender discrimination charge against Buffalo Wild Wings in Owatonna, Minnesota. According to the complaint, a server followed her into the women’s restroom, accused her of being male, and demanded she “prove” her gender—refusing to let her leave until she unzipped her hoodie to show she had breasts.

 

We explore:

•  The legal implications under Minnesota’s Human Rights Act

•  The broader climate of gender-based suspicion and harassment

•  How stereotypes and rigid norms continue to harm queer and gender-nonconforming individuals

•  What businesses must do to protect dignity in public spaces

 

This story isn’t just about one restaurant—it’s about the cultural fault lines we’re all navigating. Tune in for a raw, necessary conversation on identity, safety, and accountability.

 

Show Notes

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/buffalo-wild-wings-bathroom-lawsuit-owatonna/

 

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5450565-buffalo-wild-wings-gender-discrimination-charge-minnesota/

 

https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/high-schooler-claims-owatonna-buffalo-wild-wings-server-demanded-she-prove-gender

 

 

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