Phylicia Rashad issues new statement, but still said what she said
Following Phylicia Rashad's early message of support for Bill Cosby, Howard University - where Rashad is Dean of the Fine Arts College - said that "her initial tweet lacked sensitivity towards survivors of sexual assault." Read the full statement here: https://t.co/gy5n1biceM
- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 1, 2021
After receiving backlash, Phylicia Rashad issued a new statement:
“I fully support survivors of sexual assault coming forward,” she wrote on Instagram. “My post was in no way intended to be insensitive to their truth. Personally, I know from friends and family that such abuse has lifelong residual effects. My heartfelt wish is for healing.”
HOWEVER... she isn't backtracking. Her social media posts - such as her Twitter- on the subject are still up and she closed comments to only people she follows, which is only two.
This wasn't the first time she defended him.
Howard University also issued a statement:
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- Howard University (@HowardU) July 1, 2021
HOWEVER...they don't have the best reputation for helping their students and staff either.
Not much change over at HU huh? https://t.co/vXRhvh6IBT
- Imani Bashir (@SheIsImaniB) July 1, 2021
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