*Two employees at a Colorado hotel who allegedly racially profiled comedian Mark Curry have been suspended.
Curry claims he was racially profiled during a recent stay at The Mining Exchange hotel in Colorado Springs, TMZ reports. He posted a video on his Instagram in which Curry is seen sitting in the lobby and enjoying a cup of coffee. Two male employees seem to be questioning whether he is a guest.
“Black man and a Hotel Lobby it’s impossible that he has a room here. No, I have a suite! He walks up to me with no badge on,” Curry captioned the video on Instagram. “I don’t know who this man is. And asked to see my hotel key Wyndham racism.719-323-2000 call them please Jhon Crab head of security and head of maintenance at the same time.”
You can watch the confrontation via the IG video below.
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In the clip, Curry points out that there are plenty of white people in the lobby, but none are being harassed by the employees.
“There’s a lot of white people that’s sitting out here. Let’s go ask them,” Curry said.
After the clip went viral, The Mining Exchange issued an apology.
“We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive space for all guests and employees. We deeply regret this incident and have reached out to Mr. Curry to offer not only our sincere apologies but a full refund of his stay and an invitation to return, at no cost, anytime in the future,” general manager Neil Cramm said to Colorado Springs Indy.
“As a respected community partner, we are also using this opportunity to revisit training with our staff, helping to ensure all interactions are reflective of our company values. The Mining Exchange plays a special role in the Colorado Springs community and we will continue working each and every day to ensure that our hotel remains a space that is open and welcoming to all.”
The Colorado Springs Indy reports the hotel has taken action against the employees.
“Employees involved in this matter have been suspended, pending further investigation,” the hotel said in a statement.
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