Black Enterprise to Honor Chairman of Citizens Bancshares Corp at 2022 Black Men Xcel Summit
BLACK ENTERPRISE‘s Black Men XCEL Summit Awards will honor Ray M. Robinson, chairman of Citizens Bancshares Corporation, next Wednesday.
The annual awards ceremony will take place during the summit’s three-day conference (Oct. 12-14) at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, MD.
In “celebrating the best of who we are” fashion, BLACK ENTERPRISE invites all to celebrate the accomplishments of several honorees who “continue to set the standard of success to which others aspire to match and exceed,” per the website.
A seasoned business executive, Robinson is the living embodiment of the purpose of the Black Men XCEL Summit. Having led seven different companies, his current position at Citizens Bancshares Corporation is a reflection of his determination as he steadily climbed the success ladder. He joined the parent company of Citizens Trust Bank in 1999 and has served as chairman since May 2003.
Robinson previously served as the president of AT&T’s Southern Region where he was charged with marketing, sales, and promotions responsibilities for AT&T’s Business and Consumer Services. He also held management positions in operations, corporate relations, and regulatory affairs in Albuquerque, Portland, Chicago, San Francisco, Denver, Colorado Springs, and New Jersey.
He maintains memberships in the NAACP, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the National Black MBA Association, and the 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Inc. He serves on numerous boards of directors, including American Airlines, the Georgia Aquarium, Progressive Finance, Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure, and Acuity Brand Corporation. He is also the president emeritus of the East Lake Golf Club.
Robinson holds a bachelor of science degree in finance and economics and a master of business administration in finance degree from the University of Denver Graduate School of Business.
The BLACK ENTERPRISE Black Men Excel Summit also includes a diverse schedule of fireside chats, authors roundtable, business sessions, and workshops.
The honoree guest list also includes NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, Carnival Corporation & PLC CEO Arnold W. Donald, and GroupM North America (NA) CEO Kirk McDonald.
Black Wall Street of Tulsa’s Greenwood District Becomes a Nationally Registered Historic Place
After a long battle, the affluent Black-owned community Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Oklahoma Historical Society and State Historic Preservation Office announced Friday, according to Tulsa World.
“The citizens of Greenwood rebuilt their community (after the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre) only to see it decline again due to urban renewal and construction of an interstate highway in the 1960s,” said Oklahoma Historical Society Executive Director Trait Thompson, per the news outlet.
“Today, Greenwood is enjoying its third renaissance, and the National Register placement will help civic and community leaders in Tulsa continue to tell this important story to a national and international audience,” Thompson continued.
Recognized as a freedom colony, Black Wall Street was a thriving mecca of black enterprises fueled by Oklahoma’s oil boom during that time. The entrepreneurs of Greenwood continued to work with other businesses to pour and circulate resources within the Black community.
In 1921, Greenwood was attacked by a mob of White Tulsans who burned 40 square blocks to the ground. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands lost their homes or businesses.
Black Wall Street after the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 (Image: Oklahoma State University)
“The district is locally significant for its development as a self-contained, city-within-a-city due to Tulsa’s strict segregationist policies that excluded African Americans from white businesses, neighborhoods and schools during the early and mid-20th century,” the State Historic Preservation Office said in a release, per KFOR.
Freeman Culver, president of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce, said the listing on the registry will attract more resources to the district.
“It helps us qualify for national grant opportunities,” said Culver, per News on 6. “It kind of lets everyone know how important it is and how critical it is for resources to come to this area. We love the growth around us, but we want to preserve the Greenwood District Not just for tours, but for the local community.”
HBCU Students Transforming Georgia’s Political Landscape In Time For Midterm Elections
Young Black voters attending HBCUs in Georgia are changing the political landscape of the Peach State, organizing to register voters and t promote voting, NBC News reported.
“We wanted to make sure we were in students’ faces,” Janiah Henry, a Clark Atlanta University senior and the chair of its civic engagement initiative CAU Votes, told NBC News. “We had interactive tables. We had food trucks.”
CAU Votes partnered with Clark Atlanta’s fraternities, sororities, and local nonprofits for a voter registration event last month on National Voter Registration Day.
“We were educating them on the midterm elections and ensuring they were able to vote in the state of Georgia,” Henry added. “We were able to register over 500 students and got them to pledge to vote.”
The swing state of Georgia was paramount to PresidentJoe Biden winning the 2020 presidential election. Voting rights advocate and current Democratic Georgia Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and her organization Fair Fight registered thousands of people for early and absentee voting while other nonprofits provided free food and water for those waiting in line to vote.
In 2020, young voters accounted for 20% of votes in Georgia; 90% of young Black voters supported Biden, according to an NBC News exit poll. However, shortly after the election, Gov. Brian Kempsigned a voting restrictions bill into law that limited drop boxes, absentee voting, and made it illegal to provide food and water for those waiting to vote.
That has only pushed young Black advocates and student-led groups to work harder to inform young voters on various social media sites and at HBCU events such as homecoming. Another factor motivating young Black voters is that the midterm elections include the most Black candidates for office in history.
“It’s been really amazing to see. Every generation is going to be the next set of leaders, but I think my generation brings something different,” said Henry, who added there have been challenges in registering voters because many do not know the midterms’ importance.
Young Black voters weren’t always this excited about voting. According to the Campus Vote Project, between 2012 and 2016, Black student voting dropped by more than 5.3% due to issues including inconsistent outreach from political parties, a lack of funding and administrative support, and misinformation among students.
That led nonprofits and voting advocates to reassess their plans and talk to young Black voters as well as leverage the power of social media and technology to create challenges, live streams with Black politicians, and more.
“We’ve been working to get early voting sites on campuses,” Ciarra Malone, the Georgia coordinator for the Campus Vote Project, told NBC News. “That’s super important because when you think about students, you think about their course load and work schedules, and oftentimes they’re not able to go to the precinct designated for them from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.”
Haters are Going to Have a Hissy Fit: Lizzo Invited to Perform at James Madison’s Estate
After all the fuss from critics over Lizzo playing James Madison‘s crystal flute during a performance in Washington, D.C., the star has now received an exclusive invitation to the late president’s former residence, the 2,650-acre Montpelier estate in Virginia.
According to Billboard, the “About Damn Time” singer caught the eye of representatives of the historic estate following the viral September performance of her playing Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute.
“The talented and classically-trained Lizzo brought history to life last week when she played President James Madison’s crystal flute at a packed arena in Washington, D.C.,” a spokesperson for Montpelier told Billboard. “The three-time Grammy Award winner’s songs exemplify how music is a universal language that brings people together. Whatever genre, music helps people connect, express emotions, and create deep, lasting bonds.”
As previously mentioned in BLACK ENTERPRISE, the pop artist was granted the opportunity to play Madison’s flute by the Library of Congress after she received a tour of the library from Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.
“I just twerked and played James Madison’s crystal flute from the 1800s,” Lizzo said, addressing her D.C. concertgoers. “We just made history tonight.”
TMZ also spoke with a representative from the estate, who said they hope the singer will stop by for a performance and are working with the Library of Congress to get the 1813 flute sent to the estate for the session. There is no evidence that Madison ever played the instrument himself, according to the estate.
“As Lizzo continues her concert tour in the coming weeks, we’re crossing our fingers that she would consider adding a stop at James Madison’s Montpelier, once home to Madison, father of the U.S. Constitution,” the Montpelier spokesperson said in the statement to Billboard.
The 2022 Jingle Ball is the next stop for the R&B star where she will share the stage with artists including Demi Lovato, Jack Harlow, Sam Smith, Dua Lipa, Charlie Puth, The Kid LAROI, and Tate McRae.
Rihanna Is ‘Nervous’ Ahead of Headlining the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Rihanna is gearing up for her return to the main stage, but she admits to being a little “nervous” about her first time headlining the Super Bowl halftime show.
Paparazzi caught up with Rihanna Tuesday as she was shopping at Bristol Farms in Los Angeles and asked how she feels about February’s performance.
When asked if her beau A$AP Rocky would join her as a special guest, the pop star responded, “Maybe, girl.”
Rihanna fans are anxiously awaiting the Super Bowl since it’ll be her first time performing live since 2018, NMEreported. Many anticipate new music from the Barbados native, whose last album, Anti, was released in 2016.
The “Diamonds” singer has spent the last six years expanding her beauty and fashion empire, taking part in charitable efforts, and becoming a mother. In May, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their first child.
The couple has kept the baby’s name, gender, and identity under wraps. In recent weeks, Rihanna and Rocky have been spotted enjoying date nights in New York City and Los Angeles.
Most recently, Rihanna and Rocky were photographed at a European restaurant in West Hollywood to celebrate the rapper’s 34th birthday. The Fenty Beauty owner was also in New York City supporting her boyfriend during his performance at Rolling Loud.
With Rihanna set to headline the Super Bowl, many are expecting a series of special guests to join her on stage. The ball is in Rih’s court on whether or not she’ll fill her set with special guests or satisfy her fans will a set full of new music and her classic hits.
Rihanna’s halftime performance follows Dr. Dre’s 2022 set with Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, and 50 Cent. Jay-Z has clearly been pulling some strings for the NFL in the halftime department.
Tasha K Trolls Cardi B By Announcing She’s Giving Away the Last $1083 In Her Business Account
The saga continues.
The more Cardi B tries to collect the money owed to her by Tasha K, the more it seems that the YouTuber makes a mockery of the whole ordeal.
The latest news about the collection efforts of Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, aka Cardi B revealed that the reported move of Tasha K to Africa has left a total of $1,083.02 in her bank accounts.
On her UnwinewithTashaK Instagram page, she posted that she is having a giveaway that totals $1083 for anyone who posts a video and tags her in it telling her what they need the money for. She states that the contest winner will be announced this Sunday live.
She posted a video leaving a Chase bank branch with a withdrawal slip announcing her intention to give it to someone who can use it. She claims she just got back to America after being in Africa to obtain the rest of her money. Although she states that she can use it, she has “$4 million plus other debts” but she says she feels someone else can use the money.
“#ATTENTION WINOS Listen Up ! We are doing a #Giveaway for my last $1,083 💸 Make a reel and tell me WHAT YOU NEED THE MONEY FOR ! I ain’t got it but imma give you what I got 😬 Tag me in the video and use the hashtag #TashaKLive & #IAintGotIt ! I will announce the winner Sunday live on YOUTUBE ! SEE YOU SUNDAY 🥂🥂😎”
After the W.A.P. rapper won a defamation lawsuit against Latasha Kebe, aka Tasha K, it was reported that the social media maven has reportedly been on the run as she has moved to Africa. She has not made a payment to Cardi B as she is making an attempt to seize Tasha K’s assets.
Meanwhile, last month, Tasha K was seen flossing on her social media account in the backseat of a Mercedes-Benz, while boasting that she just deposited 600 million CFA, or approximately $882,277.20, in an African bank.
Bad Business? Diddy Calls Ma$e a ‘Fake Pastor’ and Says the Rapper Owes Him $3 Million — Ma$e Responds
Entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his protégé Mason “Ma$e” Betha were once an inseparable musical duo, dropping hits that became the hallmark of the Bad Boy Records sound in the 90s after the death of TheNotorious B.I.G.
But despite the quadruple platinum commercial success of Ma$e’s debut Harlem World album, he’s made it a mission to say that Diddy still owes him money.
“Your past business practices knowingly has continued purposely starved (sic) your artist and been extremely unfair to the very same artist that helped u obtain that Icon Award on the iconic Badboy label,” Mase wrote in 2020, per CNN. “For example, u still got my publishing from 24 years ago in which u gave me $20k.”
Diddy, however, is just now speaking out to refute Ma$e’s claims.
On Wednesday, Diddy appeared on The Breakfast Club and revealed that Ma$e is the one in the red and owes him upwards of $3 million. He also claims he’s got the receipts to prove it, while calling his former artist a “fake pastor.”
“I never took nothing from nobody a day in my life. All I’ve ever given is opportunity….”
Co-host Charlamagne Tha God interjected and asked Diddy if he’s ever stolen money from his artists. Diddy explained that when people run low on money, they have to look for a scapegoat or someone to blame.
He also stated that he is going to “run a special” where he will reveal receipts proving that he does not owe anyone money or has stolen from them.
“Just in general, the Ma$e thing. I did one album with Ma$e. One album. How much money do you think I owe this guy. One album? And then he became a fake pastor and went and conned people. And y’all gonna let him throw dirt on the God’s name. Anybody can come and step up. Bring your receipts. But I’m not playing. I’m back outside, and I’m fighting back for us and I’m also doing some fighting back for me.”
Ma$e got wind of Diddy’s interview and responded.
“How dare this n*gga talking about he want receipts,” Mase says in the video. Let’s start with your mother, n*gga. Your mother got the receipts, n*gga. Everything is in your mother’s name. That’s the one who’s got the receipts, n*gga.”
Black Entrepreneurs Day; Tracee Ellis Ross, Spike Lee, Shaq and more Join Daymond John at the Apollo
Daymond John, the founder and CEO of FUBU and Co-Star of ABC’s four-time Emmy Award-winning show, Shark Tank, has announced the third annual Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase.
In conjunction with Medium Rare and The Shark Group, Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase is an annual celebration of Black businesses aiming to empower and celebrate entrepreneurs everywhere. Focused at the intersection of business and entertainment, Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase has quickly become one of the largest and most awarded diversity and inclusion events in America. Last year’s event attracted over 6.5 million viewers and won its third and fourth Webby Awards as the Best Remote Business & Finance event on the internet. This year’s free global live-stream will air on Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. EST across the Black Entrepreneurs Day website, Facebook, and more.
Black Entrepreneurs Day presented by Chase will feature Game Changer Conversations presented by The General Insurance®. The thoughtfully curated segment includes one-on-one discussions with Black businesses leaders and cultural icons including Shaquille O’Neal, Tracee Ellis Ross, Spike Lee, Venus Williams, and Killer Mike moderated by Daymond John. Musical superstar, Big Sean, will cap off the evening with a live performance. All-new for 2022, The Build Black with Shopify’s Pitch Competition, will be a highlight of the program as budding entrepreneurs pitch their businesses live.
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Since its inception, Black Entrepreneurs Day has provided guidance and inspiration to the next generation of rising entrepreneurs as well as over $500,000 in business grants via the “NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant,” created by Daymond John. Black Entrepreneurs and small business owners across the country can apply now for a $25,000 NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant on the event website through Oct. 12, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
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“Being in year three accomplishes one of my original goals of making Black Entrepreneurs Day one of the most fun D&I [diversity and inclusion] events of the year that brings icons of the Black community to participate in important conversations and moments. I want to thank Chase for sharing my vision to make this possible and help bring in an incredible lineup,” said Daymond John.
“Black Entrepreneurs Day will once again inspire, educate, learn from, and celebrate those that are hustling, pushing forward, pursuing their dreams and, in many cases, thriving.”
“It is truly my honor to return to Harlem’s iconic Apollo Theater, and bring BED [Black Entrepreneurs Day] to a place near and dear to my heart while ensuring audiences throughout the world can stream the show for free.”
Black Entrepreneurs Day is excited to welcome its A-List guests and business leaders to the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem in front of a live studio audience. The legendary Apollo Theater plays a vital role in cultivating emerging artists and launching legends. Since its founding in 1934, the Apollo has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world.
“Black Entrepreneurs Day provides an invaluable resource to a community that is historically overlooked when it comes to resources and funding,” said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO, NAACP.
“It is truly economic inclusion for us, by us.”
“As we work to improve every aspect of the Black community – from education and health to building generational wealth – we know Black entrepreneurs and an inclusive, thriving economy are key. The NAACP will continue to ensure economic growth and sustainability for Black people. For the third year, we’re looking forward to seeing the ways that Black businesses are changing the landscape in industries like tech, beauty, travel and retail and helping them scale through the NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur Grant,” said Derrick Johnson.
Black Entrepreneurs Day Presented by Chase Show Program:
– Game Changer Conversations presented by The General Insurance featuring Shaquille O’Neal, Tracee Ellis Ross, Spike Lee, Venus Williams, and Killer Mike
– Building Generational Wealth Featuring Tiki Barber presented by J.P. Morgan Wealth Management
– Fulfill Your Dreams: A Small Business Roundtable Featuring Metta Sandiford-Artest presented by Alibaba.com
– Elevating Access presented by Lowe’s Featuring Lowe’s Chairman and CEO Marvin Ellison
– Historically Better Powered by Pepsi Stronger Together
– Empowering Entrepreneurs presented by Chase
– Innovating for Health Equity Roundtable presented by Johnson & Johnson
– Magenta Edge Roundtable presented by T-Mobile for Business
– #FundBlackFounders presented by Google
– The Breakdown presented By The General Insurance
– Build Black with Shopify Roundtable
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For the third year in a row, Daymond is honored to partner with JPMorgan Chase to power the Black Entrepreneurs Day broadcast. Through Chase resources, the firm offers financial tools and guidance to support business owners start, run and grow their businesses. Through its Advancing Black Pathways (ABP) initiative, JPMorgan Chase is striving to strengthen the economic foundation of the Black community globally.
In 2020, ABP partnered with Chase for Business to launch Advancing Black Entrepreneurs (ABE), an educational program that offers practical advice and resources to help business owners navigate challenges and prepare for long-term success.
Brian Lamb, Northeast Segment Head of Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries for JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking, will discuss ABE during the Black Entrepreneurs Day program and will be joined by Earl “Butch” Graves Jr., president CEO, BLACK ENTERPRISE, and Mindelyn Anderson, founder of Mirror Group LLC.
Additionally, During Building Generational Wealth presented by J.P. Morgan Wealth Management, Tiki Barber and Daymond will speak about how clients can become financially savvy and Barber’s career from a famed athlete to successful entrepreneur.
“The journey of Black entrepreneurs can be a mosaic of highs and lows, but that journey can serve as an inspiration to generations,” said Byna Elliott, global head of Advancing Black Pathways at JPMorgan Chase.
“As a firm, we’re committed to helping Black entrepreneurs get access to the critical resources they need to be successful, and we are proud to be a part of Black Entrepreneurs Day, which seeks to support and celebrate this inspiring community.”
For the third year in a row, The General Insurance will power the event’s “Game Changer Conversations” featuring Daymond in inspirational one-on-one conversations with Black business leaders and cultural icons. Prepare for game changing conversations featuring Shaquille O’Neal, Tracee Ellis Ross, Spike Lee, Venus Williams, and Killer Mike. In addition to this year’s Game Changer Conversations, The General Insurance will also present a conversation entitled “The Breakdown,” featuring Morgan DeBaun, founder & CEO of Blavity, Inc, Ryan Wilson, CEO and co-founder of The Gathering Spot, and EJ Reed, co-founder of Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria alongside Daymond John focused on the importance of overcoming adversity and scaling your Black-owned business.
PepsiCo is committed to addressing inequity and creating opportunities for Black communities and consumers through its various teams, programs, and initiatives including Historically Better Powered by Pepsi Stronger Together. Historically Better is a platform that celebrates HBCU talent and culture, elevates and engages HBCU students, alumni and fans, and inspires the next generation of Black leaders. From highlighting industry trailblazers to awarding scholarships and internships, Historically Better utilizes the power of PepsiCo’s diverse brand portfolio to address inequity and level the playing field for HBCU students with an end-to-end experience celebrating Black excellence in all its forms.
This year, Historically Better will host an exclusive conversation between Daymond John and Kenny Thompson, Jr., vice president of External Affairs for North America at PepsiCo, on the importance of inspiring the next generation of Black leaders live from Howard University amongst a select group of undergraduate and graduate students.
“Historically Better Powered by Pepsi Stronger Together celebrates the Black excellence that lives and thrives at our nation’s HBCUs. I’m proud to bring this program to Black Entrepreneurs Day and to highlight PepsiCo’s work to confront inequity and empower Black communities and businesses,” said Kenny Thompson, Jr., PepsiCo.
“By nurturing the next generation of cultural changemakers and supporting Black business owners as they grow and lift up their communities, PepsiCo can help drive change.”
An avid supporter of Black-owned businesses and organizations as well as a returning partner of Black Entrepreneurs Day, Facebook will be the preferred streaming partner of this year’s event. Tune in to Daymond John’s Facebook page on Oct. 27 to watch for free!
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The one-of-a-kind historic live-stream will take place on Thursday Oct. 27, 2022 at 7 p.m. EST, live from Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater. The studio audience will be made up of NAACP groups, HBCU students, and those lucky enough to get a free ticket to the event taping on BlackEntrepreneursDay.com— Apply Now! For the millions of viewers watching at home, Black Entrepreneurs Day will be completely free and available worldwide beginning at 7 p.m. EST on the Black Entrepreneurs Day website, Facebook via Daymond John’s Page and across all other social media channels.
Héctor López, First Black Manager in Triple-A Baseball History, Dies at 93
Héctor López, the first Black manager in Triple-A history and a two-time World Series champion with the Yankees, passed away at 93 from lung cancer complications, his family announced.
TheNew York Times reported that the former Yankee’s son, Darrol López, confirmed his father died on Thursday, September 29 at a hospital in Hudson, Florida.
Panama-born López made history in more ways than one in Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB). He was traded to the Yankees in May 1959, after he had spent more than four seasons as a member of the Kansas City Athletics.
During the early 1960s, López was one of the first Black players for the Yankees who broke color barriers on the field. He wore pinstripes as an outfielder for eight seasons, played in five consecutive World Series, and won two championships alongside his team. His career concluded after 12 years with a .269 average and 136 home runs.
“Just being able to play in the big leagues for as long as I did at the time that I played is something I’m proud of,” López explained in an interview for the 2002 book That Was Part of Baseball Then, authored by Victor DebsJr., per the news outlet.
Tonight, we held a moment of silence in remembrance of former Yankee Hector Lopez. Just the second Panamanian-born player to reach the Major Leagues, Hector spent 8 seasons in pinstripes, winning 2 Championships. After retiring, he became the first black manager in AAA history. pic.twitter.com/dQZk6kSxAT
After López ran his course with the Yankees, he played two seasons in the minors and eventually stepped into his trailblazing role in 1969 as a manager for the highest level of play in the MiLB. He served in this capacity for the Buffalo Bisons, then the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Senators, now the Texas Rangers. His passion for the sport later led him to coaching and scouting for different organizations, including the Giants and the Yankees.
“There was a lot of competition, a lot of great players during the ’50s and ’60s. Plus the fact that there weren’t that many Black ballplayers at that time. Especially in the American League. So I guess you can say I made the most out of my opportunities,” López continued, per The New York Times.
López is survived by his wife, two sons Darrol and Hugh, sister, Dilcia Lopez, brother, Manuel Lopez, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
As Tia Mowry Moves On, Cory Hardrict Responds to Rumors of Infidelity, Calls them ‘Lies’
Tia Mowryand Cory Hardrict‘s divorce announcement has many on social media feeling deflated and shaking their heads, wondering what happened to cause the uncoupling of one of their favorite couples.
As news traveled quickly of the pending divorce, fans started speculating about the cause of the marriage crumbling and, of course, there were some who stirred the pot, saying Hardrict might have been unfaithful.
However, the All American: Homecoming actor responded to the unfounded allegations of him cheating on the Sister, Sister star and flat-out called the rumors, “Lies.”
According to a screenshot shared by People, an Instagram user left a comment on Hardrict’s latest post in reference to the divorce news.
“Cory nooooo. Don’t fumble Tia!”
To which Hardtrict directly responded to her comment: “Lies!”
Another user then said to Hardtrict: “glad you responded. People are making stuff up.
Praying for you both.”
A different poster then said: “people just like to make things up just to get some attention.”
Earlier this week, Mowry filed divorce papers in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences, TMZreported. In her filing, she didn’t specify an actual date of separation but did request joint physical and legal custody of their two children.
Mowry also requested that the judge not allow any spousal support for either party, as they both signed a prenuptial agreement.
According to Essence, the two actors got married back in 2008 in Santa Barbara at the Biltmore Hotel, and they have two children, son Cree, 11, and daughter Cairo, 4.
The tide has definitely turned since 2021, when Mowry captioned a photo celebrating the couple’s 13th anniversary.
“I can’t believe it’s been 13 years of marriage, 21 years together. Better yet, this union produced 2 beautiful children @creehardrict and #cairo. I am so blessed to call you my #husband.”
“I am so #blessed to go through this thing called life with you. You are my biggest supporter and often believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. I am forever grateful #God has us in his hands.”
As BLACK ENTERPRISE reported in April, the two recently celebrated their 14th anniversary and shared pictures of themselves on Instagram.
