Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean’s 8.Awkwafina – an Asian-American actress, whose real name is Nora Lum – shared the statement on Saturday (February 5), writing: “As a non-Black POC, I stand by the fact that I will always listen and work tirelessly to understand the history and context of AAVE, what is deemed appropriate or backwards toward the progress of ANY and EVERY marginalised group.“But I must emphasise: To mock, belittle, or to be unkind in any way possible at the expense of others is: Simply.
Not. My Nature. it never has, and it never was.”Awkwafina went on to explain why she felt her voice often carried that accent. “My immigrant background allowed me to carve an American identity off the movies and TV shows I watched, the children I went to public school with, and my undying love and respect for hip hop,” she said.“I think, as a group, Asian Americans are still trying to figure out what that journey means for them.”After sharing the statement, she told her followers: “Well, I’ll see you in a few years, Twitter – per my therapist.
To my fans, thank you for continuing to love and support someone who wishes they could be a better person for you. I apologise if I ever fell short, in anything I did.
You’re in my heart always.”Awkwafina later clarified her comment, adding: “I am retiring from the ingrown toenail that is Twitter.
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