What’s a Hate Crime, Really? The Truth About Misgendering and the Equality Act

We hear the term “hate crime” thrown around a lot — but what does it actually mean in law?
Can misgendering really be a crime? And what’s really hiding inside the Equality Act?

In this episode, Shemeka Michelle breaks down what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s being pushed in the name of equality.
We’ll look at what federal and state laws actually say, why misgendering isn’t a crime but can fall under harassment policies, and how the Equality Act could blur the line between equal treatment and forced belief.

No emotional takes — just facts, law, and logic.

Join the conversation: Should speech ever be punished by law?

#ShemekaMichelle #FreeSpeech #HateCrime #EqualityAct #TruthOverEmotion #Misgendering