Comedian Mark Curry claims he was racially profiled while staying in Colorado hotel

Comic Mark Curry stated Friday he was racially profiled by staffers whereas staying at a lodge in Colorado.

Curry, who was staying at The Mining Alternate lodge in downtown Colorado, was on the lodge for a comedy gig when the alleged profiling occurred, reported TMZ.

In a video on the actor’s Instagram, the 61-year-old actor is seen having fun with a cup of espresso when two workers are seen speaking about him and observing him.

One of many males — who was white and never sporting any identification however claimed to be a employees member — requested Curry if he was a visitor. The opposite man — who was black– accused Curry of pulling “the race card.”

Curry posted all the 26-minute change on his Instagram.

“Black man and a Resort Foyer it’s not possible that he has a room right here. No, I've a collection! He walks as much as me with no badge on,” Curry wrote on Instagram. “I don’t know who this man is. And requested to see my lodge key Wyndham racism.719-323-2000 name them please Jhon Crab head of safety and head of upkeep on the identical time.”

One of many males — who was white and never sporting any identification however claimed to be a employees member– requested Curry if he was a visitor.

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Curry, who was staying at The Mining Alternate lodge in downtown Colorado, was on the lodge for a comedy gig when the alleged profiling occurred.

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The Mining Alternate lodge issued a full apology to Curry and comped his keep in addition to giving him a free keep sooner or later.

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The Put up reached out to Curry for remark.

The Mining Alternate lodge issued a full apology to Curry and comped his keep in addition to giving him a free keep sooner or later. The lodge additionally promised to retrain their employees to ensure the lodge makes everybody really feel secure.

“We're dedicated to offering a secure and inclusive house for all friends and workers. We deeply remorse this incident and have reached out to Mr. Curry to supply not solely our honest apologies however a full refund of his keep and an invite to return, for free of charge, anytime sooner or later,” basic supervisor Neil Cramm stated to Colorado Springs Indy.

“As a revered neighborhood associate, we're additionally utilizing this chance to revisit coaching with our employees, serving to to make sure all interactions are reflective of our firm values. The Mining Alternate performs a particular position within the Colorado Springs neighborhood and we'll proceed working each day to make sure that our lodge stays an area that's open and welcoming to all.”