Black History Month Is An Insult — Morgan Freeman Slams

• Hollywood actor and American icon, Morgan Freeman has slammed the hypocrisy that is the Black History Month celebrated in America.

• The 85-year-old actor hits at the idea that a month is used to celebrate the history of Blacks in America.

• Morgan Freeman also finds fault with the term African American and the fact Africa is used to describe a country rather than a continent.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that American actor Morgan Freeman has criticized Black History Month and the term ‘African-American’, branding them both an “insult”.

The 85-year-old actor expressed his opinion on the annual February event that is meant to celebrate the cultural achievements of black people, saying that it relegates the entire history of black people to just four weeks.

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Morgan Freeman made the statement during an interview with The Sunday Times, where he expressed his discontent with the term “African-American”. The term has been used to describe black Americans since the 1700s but Freeman says he does not subscribe to the title.

The actor went on to say that most black people in America are “mongrels” and questioned the true definition of “African-American”.

He said: “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 comments have sparked a debate online, with some agreeing with him, while others feel his statement undermines the significance of Black History Month and the struggles of black people.

Black History Month has been celebrated in the United States since 1970, and it serves as a reminder of the contributions made by black people to American history and society. The month is marked by various events, including lectures, concerts, and exhibits, all aimed at promoting awareness and appreciation of black history and culture.

Freeman’s comments are likely to spark discussions about the importance and relevance of Black History Month and the use of the term “African-American” to describe black people in America.

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