*Broadway star Robert Hartwell says he has “never been prouder to be a Black man” after purchasing a house built by slaves.
The actor/entrepreneur intends to renovate the property in honor of his ancestors and then “fill it with love.”
Sharing the news on Instagram alongside a photo of himself standing next to the home, Hartwell wrote: “3 weeks ago I found this house online. I said ‘this is my house’. I called the seller and was told it was a cash only offer and that ‘I’m sure that takes you off the table,’ ” he recalled on his social media accounts.
Adding, “Don’t you ever underestimate a hard working black man,” he wrote. “I saw the house last week and when I walked in I knew I was home.”
Check out his IG Post below.
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He continued, “The house was built in 1820 for the Russell family who owned the cotton mill in town. Slavery was still legal. When the agent asked me why I wanted such a large house I said it was ‘a generational move’. I know this house is bigger than me.”
The Broadway Collective founder added, “I wish I could’ve told my ancestors when they were breaking their back in 1820 to build this house that 200 years later a free gay black man was going to own it and fill it with love and find a way to say their name even when 200 years later they still thought I would be ‘off the table.’ “
“We are building our own tables. I’ve never been prouder to be a black man,” he added. “Come to my White House any time. I can’t wait to have you! Glory to God in the highest. I’m a homeowner.”
His exciting news was met with love from followers and colleagues.
“Amen AMEEEEEN!!! CONGRATULATIONS, BROTHA!!!,” “Mad Men” alum Teyonah Parris said in a comment.
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