Morgan Freeman Criticizes Black History Month and the Term ‘African-American’, Calling It an Insult to Black People
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The actor Morgan Freeman believes the phrases Black History Month and African-American insult Africans. In Morgan Freeman’s impressive haul of 117 films, the 85-year-old Hollywood legend played Nelson Mandela, the US president three times, and God. On the other hand, he spoke candidly about his personal beliefs in a rare interview this week. It insults his heritage to relegate the entire tradition to just a month, such as Black History Month, which commemorates black achievements every February. There are two things I can say publicly that I dislike: Black History Month is an insult. My history will be confined to one month?
In addition, Shawshank Redemption star Freeman claims that the phrase ‘African-American’ is an insult and it does not apply to him. His comments to the Sunday Times included: ‘African-American’ is insulting. That title doesn’t appeal to me. At this year’s Academy Awards, Freeman was seen wearing a black glove on his hand, and it’s all because of a devastating accident. To celebrate Warner Bros’ 100th anniversary, he appeared on stage with Margot Robbie of The Wolf of Wall Street. Throughout his discussion of Nolan’s Batman trilogy and Robbie’s most recent character, he made fun of Lucius Fox hanging out with Barbie.
This is what Morgan Freeman says:
— MarzipanRug🍊 (@MarzipanRug) April 15, 2023
“‘African-American’ is an insult. What does it really mean? Most black people in this part of the world are mongrels. The ONLY way to get rid of racism is to stop talking about it."
Morgan Freeman is a GREAT AMERICAN…!!
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The Legendary Actor Morgan Freeman Slams Black History Month And Says The Term ‘African-American’ Is An Insult To Blacks
According to Morgan Freeman, the term “African-American” and Black History Month are offensive. He told The Times in London on the eve of releasing his new film A Good Person: Black History Month is offensive. Are you going to reduce my history to a month? Further, he said that the word “African-American” is derogatory word and an insult. This title does not appeal to me. There have been different titles for black people since then, and I don’t know how such things gained such a hold, but everyone refers to themselves as ‘African American’. Do you really know what it means? In this part of the world, most black people are mongrels. In addition, you refer to Africa as a country when it is actually a continent, like Europe. In an interview with The Times, Freeman said growing up, he had been inspired by Sidney Poitier’s films, only to meet him years later in person. The actor revealed that he had spoken with Sidney some time ago. I wanted to be like you, he said.
Denzel Washington is the man Freeman would have liked to be if he could have been him. The fact that Denzel is doing what I wanted to do makes me terribly jealous of his career. However, he believes we’re moving forward in leaps and bounds as a generation… LGBTQ people, Asians, Blacks, Whites, interracial marriages, interracial relationships. All are represented. The fact that they are all on screen now is a huge leap forward. It has been a few years since Freeman won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 2004 for his roles in The Shawshank Redemption, Unforgiven, Glory, Invictus, Driving Miss Daisy, Seven and Million Dollar Baby. The actor, now 85, played down the success of his career over the past ten years, saying: I have done many things that have been very different since then. Glory and Driving Miss Daisy were very different movies. Now? It’s just . . . me. You will adapt to the character, not the other way around, so I do what interests me. There are times when it’s just about the money.
He’s absolutely right but I’ve always wanted to be called Anglo-Saxon American ??kinda cool I want my month.😳😳😳😳😳
— Rex Bentley (@RexBentley5) April 16, 2023
As an A-list actor, he's able to speak politically-incorrect truths without fear of his career being destroyed in hard-Left, Stalinist Hollywood.
— Stoat ن 🐸 🥓🇺🇸 (@Furrystoat) April 16, 2023
One naturally wonders how many less-famous actors secretly feel the same way. 🤔
Morgan Freeman is a great man… honestly.
— All American Trucker (@Christo42627198) April 17, 2023
He is saying it’s not “African-American” but just simply “American”
— GNARLiE $HEEN (@GNARLiESHEEN666) April 16, 2023
I like it, this country needs more unity.
— Renee Lynn 🐳 (@Deel_icious) April 16, 2023
It's valid. So-called Black history is interesting all the time, and really just a part of everyone's history. Having said that, I'm going to take advantage of the extra opportunities to learn that come every February and October.
— David Farmbrough (@farmbrough) April 17, 2023
Morgan Freeman is proof that black people in America don't need special treatment to succeed in America.
— Mike Gee (@TheGrumpyJew01) April 16, 2023
Talent and hard work prevailed without special treatment given to people of color or sexual orientation
