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Morgan Freeman: ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African American’ are insults

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Morgan Freeman thinks that “relegating” black history to just one specific month is insulting, just as much as being labeled as “African American.” During a rare interview with The Times UK, the legendary actor reflected on some of his past comments about race, in which he claimed the only way to get rid of racism was to stop talking about it.

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The Guardian

Morgan Freeman says the terms ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African American’ are insults

The actor objected in a UK interview to both, saying ‘You’re going to relegate my history to a month?’ and that the latter phrase is inaccurate

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Morgan Freeman says Black History Month and the term ‘African-American’ are both ‘an insult’

‘A Good Person’ star discussed race in rare interview

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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New York Post

Morgan Freeman calls ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African-American’ terms an ‘insult’

The 85-year-old actor told The Sunday Times the annual celebration — which takes place every February and observes the cultural achievement of black people — has a negative connotation to him and that it 'regulates' his culture to just 4 weeks.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Metro News

Morgan Freeman, 85, brands Black History Month an ‘insult’ during rare interview

The 85-year-old actor explained that as far as he’s concerned, the annual event has negative connotations.

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Washington Examiner

Morgan Freeman says Black History Month and term ‘African-American’ are insults

Legendary actor Morgan Freeman opened up about his view on race relations in a rare interview in which he reiterated his dislike of Black History Month and tore into the term "African American," calling them both an “insult."

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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Morgan Freeman criticizes Black History Month and refutes the term African-American: 'It's an insult'

Morgan Freeman, 85, is working on the promotion of his new movie “A Good Person”, directed and written by actor and director Zach Braff and in an interview with the British newspaper “The Sunday Times”, the actor harshly criticized the use of the term “African-American” and the “Month of Black History”, celebrated in the United States in February. “Black History Month is an insult. Are you going to relegate my story to one month?” , the actor qu…

1 year ago·Brazil

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Morgan Freeman says the terms ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African American’ are insults

Morgan Freeman says the terms ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African American’ are insults

Morgan Freeman says Black History Month and the term ‘African-American’ are both ‘an insult’

Morgan Freeman says Black History Month and the term ‘African-American’ are both ‘an insult’

Morgan Freeman calls ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African-American’ terms an ‘insult’

Morgan Freeman calls ‘Black History Month’ and ‘African-American’ terms an ‘insult’

Morgan Freeman, 85, brands Black History Month an ‘insult’ during rare interview

Morgan Freeman, 85, brands Black History Month an ‘insult’ during rare interview

Morgan Freeman says Black History Month and term ‘African-American’ are insults

Morgan Freeman says Black History Month and term ‘African-American’ are insults

Morgan Freeman criticizes Black History Month and refutes the term African-American: 'It's an insult'

Morgan Freeman criticizes Black History Month and refutes the term African-American: 'It's an insult'

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