Morgan Freeman tears into Black History Month: “I detest it”
nme.comMorgan Freeman has criticised Black History Month, saying he “detests” it.The Oscar-winning actor, known for roles in The Shawshank Redemption and The Dark Knight trilogy, shared his feelings on the event, which takes place in February in the US and marks the history and achievements of African-Americans.Speaking in a new interview with Variety, Freeman said the idea makes his “teeth itch”.“I detest it,” he said. “The mere idea of it.
You are going to give me the shortest month in a year? And you are going to celebrate ‘my’ history?! This whole idea makes my teeth itch.
It’s not right.“My history is American history. It’s the one thing in this world I am interested in, beyond making money, having a good time and getting enough sleep.”This isn’t the first time the actor has spoken out against Black History Month, the star admitting last year that he finds the idea and the term African-American an “insult”.“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 told The Sunday Times’s Culture magazine.“Also ‘African-American’ is an insult.
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