Hollywood actor Wendell Pierce alleges his application to rent an apartment in Harlem was turned down over his race. 'Even with my proof of employment, bank statements and real estate holdings, a white apartment owner DENIED my application to rent the apartment ... in Harlem, of all places,' he expressed.
'Racism and bigots are real. There are those who will do anything to destroy life's journey for Black folks. When you deny our personal experiences, you are as vile and despicable,' Pierce emphasized.
Wendell Pierce criticized a US federal court ruling against a black-owned firm giving grants to black female entrepreneurs and highlighted the broader implications of discrimination: 'This court decision is profoundly more disturbing and injurious. CALL TO ACTION.'
Edward Blum, an opponent of affirmative action, has argued its text means that race can't be considered at all in contractual relatio...
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