Wendell Pierce Says White Owner Denied His Application To rent NY Apartment: Racism Is Real

Jack Ryan star Wendell Pierce accused a white person of "racism" after the actor's application to rent an apartment in New York City was denied by the owner. Pierce, known for shows such as The Wire and films Ray and X, said that he was turned down from a housing unit in the city's Harlem area. It is home to a predominant African American population.

Racism and bigots are real: Wendell Pierce

Wendell Pierce shared that he presented all documents for housing application but the owner denied him stay in the Harlem area. He further shared that "racism and bigots are real". He also expressed dismay over how people of colour are still treated in USA. 

"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. 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 wrote on X on Monday.

Wendell Pierce 'angry' over treatment meted out to him

The Tony Award winner said that he was "angry" about the treatment meted out to him considering he shared evidence of his long list of acting credits across mediums- TV, films and OTT. "For those of you who don’t understand my righteous anger; I’m on two TV series, ELSBETH and RAISING KANAN. I’m filming Superman. Two years ago, I finished the fourth season of Jack Ryan. Last year I finished a run-on Broadway in Death of a Salesman," he added in his post.

Later, Pierce shared a link to a news story regarding an appeals court that blocked Atlanta-based investment firm Fearless Fund from running a grant programme for Black women.

(With inputs from PTI)