Comedian Mark Curry Claims Colorado Springs Hotel Racially Profiled Him During His Stay

Mar. 15, 2025

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Comedian Mark Curry posted a lengthy Instagram video on Saturday alleginga hotel he stayed at in Colorado Springs racially profiled him.

“When is it going to stop?” Curry said in the clip, which now has over 96,000 views.

Curry said he declined to answer, but the man did not leave him alone.

Curry’s Instagram video includes part of the alleged confrontation between Curry and the hotel employee that lasts for nine minutes before Curry goes to the check-in desk to make a complaint. In the clip, at the front desk, the attendant asks Curry if he is a hotel guest, with Curry responding, “Didn’t you check me in?”

Curry did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

In a statement to PEOPLE, the Mining Exchange said they “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. 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 hotel said.

They also added that “employees involved in this matter have been suspended, pending further investigation.”

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In the social media clip, the comedian also threatens to call the police before returning to his room and encouraging his followers to call the hotel.

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Curry’s post garnered support from his followers, including his celebrity fans.

“Shameful! Absolutely disgusting!” commentedRaven Symone. “Love you mark! No one deserves this!”

Comedian D.L. Hughley said he jumped on the phone to call the hotel.

“You good my dude??? I’ve called the number a bunch of times can’t get thru!!!!” Hughley commented on the post.

source: people.com