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Bill Cosby Responds to Rumors of Phylicia Rashad s Firing From Howard
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Previously, Phylicia Rashad faced backlash after she took to social media to celebrate the news of ‘Cosby Show’ co-star Bill Cosby being released from prison ahead of his scheduled time. Since then, Rashad has apologized for her comments related to the tweet and even noted she would be taking training to be “a stronger ally to sexual assault survivors.” Howard University has been facing pressure to fire Rashad following her comment, and now Bill Cosby has addressed rumors related to Rashad.
Via Twitter, singer, and friend of Rashad Stephanie Mills said, “If it’s true that Howard University wants to terminate her Position because they feel her comments about Mr. Cosby were insensitive, then they should give back the millions of dollars that he donated to the university.” Cosby responded to Mills’ tweet, saying, “Thank you @iamstephaniemills your
Bill Cosby demands Howard University RETURN donations he made after students called for on-screen wife Phylicia Rashad to be fired as a dean because she celebrated his release
Bill Cosby, 83, has tweeted his support of his one-time costar, Phylicia Rashad, 73, who had praised his release from prison last week
Cosby s support came after he retweeted a posting by singer and actress Stephanie Mills who in turn voiced her support for Rashad
Cosby s support for Rashad comes after she wrote an email to Howard University students and parents apologizing for her earlier supportive tweet I offer my most sincere apology. I have since removed that upsetting tweet, she wrote. I intend to earn your trust and your forgiveness.
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The TV icon has been under attack online since Wednesday, when she hailed Pennsylvania Supreme Court officials’ decision to overturn her former The Cosby Show co-star’s 2018 rape conviction and set him free, citing legal technicalities during his trial.
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“FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!” she tweeted, alongside a photo of a smiling Cosby.
The instant backlash prompted Rashad to try and clarify her comment, insisting she stands by sexual assault survivors for speaking out, and claiming she didn’t mean to be “insensitive” with her post – although she notably did not apologize or retract her support for the disgraced comedian.
Bill Cosby Reacts to Howard University Drama as Phylicia Rashad Apologizes to Students
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Phylicia has apologized to Howard University students while Bill Cosby agrees with actress Stephanie Mills that the school should return his donation if they really fire Phylicia. Jul 5, 2021
Phylicia Rashad has deleted her controversial Twitter post celebrating
Bill Cosby s prison release and offered up her most sincere apology to those she offended.
The TV icon has been under attack online since Wednesday (30Jun21), when she hailed Pennsylvania Supreme Court officials decision to overturn her former [t=The Cosby Sho co-star s 2018 rape conviction and set him free, citing legal technicalities during his trial.