Well-respected actor Morgan Freeman made some strong remarks in a rare interview and it’s sparking mixed reactions online.
Freeman, 85, told The Sunday Times’s Culture magazine: “Two things I can say publicly that I do not like. Black History Month is an insult. You’re going to relegate my history to a month?” He also said, “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.”
During the interview, The Sunday Times reporter also mentioned Denzel Washington, who once said, “I’m very proud to be Black, but Black is not all I am.” Freeman added: “Yes, exactly. I’m in total agreement. You can’t define me that way.” Social media users have been unpacking his comments with some people agreeing with the entertainer while others appear to be a little taken back.
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One Twitter user said, “It’s not rare. Morgan Freeman had express his displeased of Black history month not being taught as American history in general before and that African Americans should be called American.” Another added, “I agree with him on the term African American.” A third said, “We’re Americans, not African or Black. Americans. I have the same number of Black, White and Native American relatives. I totally understand what he means.
” A fourth went on to say, “I’m sorry Morgan freeman but I disagree. I’m heavy on the ‘African’ American. I don’t want or care to be called ‘American’ for what? I love my roots & various african countries that make up who I am! I don’t care to be associated with them colonizers.”
It is not rare, Morgan Freeman had Express his displeased of Black history month not being taught as American history in general before and that African Americans should be called American.
— Chucky三千 (@Chucky3000X) April 17, 2023
I agree with him on the term African American.
Morgan Freeman calls 'Black History Month' and 'African-American' terms an 'insult' https://t.co/fV7s6Q56xI via @nypost
— Tariq Nasheed
(@tariqnasheed) April 16, 2023
I wrote an article taking issue with being called African American. Seems like Morgan Freeman agrees. Do they call white people British American's? https://t.co/Q7Xp7MdlTS
— #BBBCrew Joyce Davis (@JoyceSmileBig) April 17, 2023
I wrote an article taking issue with being called African American. Seems like Morgan Freeman agrees. Do they call white people British American's? https://t.co/Q7Xp7MdlTS
— #BBBCrew Joyce Davis (@JoyceSmileBig) April 17, 2023
Morgan Freeman ain't lied tho. "African American" is kinda an insult fr
— Sherane
(@Luvdacocoa) April 17, 2023
We're Americans, not African or Black. Americans. I have the same number of Black, White and Native American relatives. I totally understand what he means.
“African-American” And “Black History Month” Are Insulting Terms, Says Morgan Freemanhttps://t.co/t3vpJfVd6c
— Tommy Lightfoot Garrett (@LightfootInHwd) April 16, 2023
HOW A OUT ALL AMERICAN CITIZENS MONTH?! Morgan Freeman: Black History Month and the Term ‘African-American’ Are Insulting https://t.co/mVER4Me2uU
— deborah green (@NewaiGreen) April 16, 2023
I’m glad Morgan Freeman said something because I do not identify as “African-American”
— Susie Carmichael
(@NahkitaLashae) April 16, 2023
@TMZLive I agree with Morgan Freeman about the title African American. I never use that term for myself because I am a “mongrel” of many countries. BUT…all people evolved from Africa…so technically, we’re all African descendants.
— V Hale (@Kantinmymind) April 17, 2023
He makes valid points. But if we didn't have Black History Month, Black history would be forgotten, especially with the likes of DeSatan forcing schools to ignore Blacks & their achievements
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Morgan Freeman says the term ‘African-American’ is ‘an insult’https://t.co/wMUUK5IkO7— GiGi Gator Girl (@zazzybritches) April 16, 2023
I AGREE WITH BOTH DENZEL WASHINGTON & MORGAN FREEMAN. BLACK IS NOT YOUR IDENTITY, JUST LIKE WHITE ISN'T MINE. IN ADDITION, IF YOU WERE BORN IN THE UNITED STATES, YOU ARE AN AMERICAN OF WHATEVER COUNTRY IN AFRICA DESCENT. YOU ARE NOT AFRICAN AMERICAN UNLESS YOU WERE BORN IN AFRICA
— Mike (@spock112856) April 16, 2023
Racism will never go away as long as there are racists! Morgan freeman is wrong about that. But i agree with him about African American being an insult. WE ARE AMERICANS, period. Black Latinos, Jamaicans etc. are not called African. Why are we Black Americans called African?… https://t.co/pmX2QYILEz
— ⟆ƿ𝒾ŕ𝒾ቲ ٥ғ ṪևҌෆລ𝜼
(@OaklandB0rn) April 16, 2023
Despite some backlash, Freeman has not spoken out to clarify or stand by his comments.
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