A prominent actor has criticized Black History Month as “insulting,” arguing that it confines the history of black people to just one month out of the year.
Morgan Freeman has boldly criticized Black History Month, labeling it as “insulting” and suggesting that it restricts the history of black individuals to a mere single month each year. Freeman’s candid remarks were made during a recent interview with the Sunday Times.
At 85 years old, Freeman questioned not only the concept of setting aside a specific month to recognize black history but also the common use of the term “African-American” when referring to black people in the United States.
Freeman openly expressed his disdain, saying:
“Black History Month is an insult. You’re going to relegate my history to a month?” He continued, “Also, ‘African American’ is an insult. I don’t subscribe to that title. Black people have had different titles all the way back to the n-word and I do not know how these things get such a grip, but everyone uses ‘African American’. What does it really mean? Most Black people in this part of the world are mongrels. And you say Africa as if it’s a country when it’s a continent, like Europe.”
Freeman’s stance on this issue is not new. In a 2005 interview with CBS’ Mike Wallace, he stated, “I don’t want a Black History Month. Black history is American history.” Freeman has consistently maintained that black history is an essential part of the larger American history narrative and should not be limited to just one month.
Known for his unforgettable roles in movies such as The Shawshank Redemption, Freeman has been an influential voice in race-related discussions. He even portrayed Nelson Mandela in Clint Eastwood’s 2009 film Invictus.
Freeman recently starred in Zach Braff’s film A Good Person alongside actress Florence Pugh. The film will be available on Sky Cinema and NOW starting April 28.
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While some consider it a necessary acknowledgment of a frequently neglected aspect of history, Freeman and others argue that black history should be incorporated into the broader narrative of American history all year long.
Sources: TrendingPolitics, GBnews
