Actor Wendell Pierce has revealed that his rental application for an apartment in Harlem was denied by a white landlord, which he believes was due to racial discrimination. Pierce shared his story to highlight the persistence of bigotry and institutionalized racism. Despite providing proof of employment, bank statements, and real estate holdings, his application was still rejected. He emphasized that racism and bigots are real and that some individuals will do anything to hinder the progress of Black people. Pierce, who currently has steady income from projects like 'Superman,' 'Elsbeth,' and 'Raising Kanan,' was particularly motivated to speak out after the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the American Alliance for Equal Rights against the Fearless Fund.
Wendell Pierce says he was denied an apartment in New York City because of racism. “It makes me sick motherf*cker how far you will go to destroy our ability to live our lives in peace and prosperity...it’s getting harder to stay in denial, America.”https://t.co/BBD9KINvVa
'The Wire' star Wendell Pierce says his apartment application was denied because of systemic racism. He used the incident to discuss an appeals court decision. https://t.co/vCBsoqo88i
EXCLUSIVE | Wendell Pierce said that he was moved to share the deeply personal story after the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a district court’s decision and sided with the American Alliance for Equal Rights against the Fearless Fund. https://t.co/wAGhjMgUWQ
EXCLUSIVE | “When evil people plot, good people plan,” Wendell Pierce told The Daily Beast. “It was a call to action for me. It infuriated me, but I realized that that meant nothing if I didn’t try to shed light on it, and that’s what I’m trying to do.” https://t.co/oxwfqQX5u9
Wendell Pierce says his application for a NYC apartment was denied, which he says was due to his race: “Even with my proof of employment, bank statements and real estate holdings, a white apartment owner DENIED my application…in Harlem, of all places” https://t.co/iYwO91dUPd https://t.co/dl90hOh4zX
Wendell Pierce says a white apartment owner rejected his housing application despite his steady income right now from "Superman," "Elsbeth," "Raising Kanan" and more. “Racism and bigots are real. There are those who will do anything to destroy life’s journey for Black folks.… https://t.co/oOM5m1oYq2
Wendell Pierce Says a White Apartment Owner Denied His Housing Application: ‘Racism and Bigots Are Real’ and Some ‘Will Do Anything to Destroy Life’s Journey for Black Folks’ https://t.co/BBD9KIO3KI
Wendell Pierce Says a White Apartment Owner Denied His Housing Application: 'Racism and Bigots Are Real' and Some 'Will Do Anything to Destroy Life’s Journey for Black ... https://t.co/BBD9KINvVa
EXCLUSIVE | @WendellPierce said he shared his story to show a “personal example of how destructive and insidious bigotry and racism are, and how it is memorialized into what institutionalized racism is.” https://t.co/VYGTK9TgRE
EXCLUSIVE | Wendell Pierce shocked everyone by revealing he was discriminated against while applying to rent an apartment. He tells The Daily Beast why he shared the deeply personal story. https://t.co/yrHHcUWVJM
Wendell Pierce Says He Was Denied Apartment In New York Because of His Race: 'Bigots Are Real' https://t.co/MKyrR28c3i | 🔗👇
Wendell Pierce Says His Housing Application Was Denied Due to Race: "Bigots Are Real" https://t.co/ETuqLcJW8n
The actor Wendell Pierce says his rental application for an apartment in Harlem was denied by a white landlord, and he believes racism is the reason. “There are those who will do anything to destroy life’s journey for Black folks,” he posted on X. https://t.co/DdQsKRtUUp
Furious Wendell Pierce reveals 'racist' white landlord recently refused him the right to rent a Harlem apartment as he attacks 'MAGA agenda' after court decision to block funding group from only giving grants to black businesswomen https://t.co/yml6uMB7vA https://t.co/w2yS8SCACR
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