Sabrina de la Peña, a long-time convenience store owner near MacArthur Park, has recently become a victim of violence motivated by her transgender identity. Despite a history of safe interactions with customers over 30 years, she was subject to harassment and assaults, including sexual violence and a beating, by an unidentified man. De la Peña describes the attack as a transphobic hate crime, emphasizing the need for political action to prevent future violence against transgender individuals. Her story reflects broader issues of safety and acceptance for marginalized communities in society.
Sabrina de la Peña, a shopkeeper at MacArthur Park, faced severe assaults by a man suspected of committing transphobic hate crimes against her, highlighting ongoing violence.
De la Peña recalls her troubles with customers usually being mild compared to the recent spate of harassment, stating, 'No one has ever hurt me the way he did.'
Identifying the attacks as transphobic, De la Peña reflects that, without significant political change and action from authorities, attacks like hers will persist.
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