Morgan Freeman Criticizes Black History Month: “I Detest It
Morgan Freeman expressed in a recent interview his disapproval of Black History Month, arguing that black history is integral to American history. His remarks highlight his belief in integrating the discussion of black achievements and history into the broader narrative of America’s past, rather than segregating it into a single month. Morgan Freeman’s view on Black History Month reflects a perspective shared by many who believe in the full integration of black history into the general discourse of American history. His argument suggests that black history should not be seen as a separate entity, only to be acknowledged during a designated month, but rather should be recognized as a fundamental and continuous part of the broader American historical narrative.
Freeman’s critique likely draws attention to the limitations of relegating the celebration and acknowledgment of black history and achievements to just one month, rather than including it in everyday education and conversation. By doing so, it can be argued that this approach marginalizes the importance and impact of black individuals and events in shaping the nation.
Such a viewpoint encourages an educational framework where black history is taught all year round, integrated into the fabric of American history education, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of how black individuals and their contributions have shaped societal developments and the national identity of the United States.
Additionally, Freeman’s stance may push for a reevaluation of how histories are taught and recognized in cultural and educational contexts, advocating for a more inclusive approach that aligns with the principles of diversity, equality, and integration.
Actor Morgan Freeman said in an interview over the weekend that he despises the concept of Black History Month because black history is a part of American history.
Freeman, who is black, made the remarks during an interview with Variety while discussing his past projects, including the Civil War series “The Gray House.”
“I detest it. The mere idea of it,” Freeman said. “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,” he continued. “It’s the one thing in this world I am interested in, beyond making money, having a good time and getting enough sleep.”
CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP
“If you don’t know your past, if you don’t remember it, you are bound to repeat it,” he later added. “Do you know this song? ‘To everything, there is a season.’ It really, really works in show business. You are trying to sell something 15 years ago and nobody even looks at you. Then they go: ‘Didn’t you have a project, some time ago? Do you still have it?’ Life is like that, in this industry. You have got something you think is important, but trying to convince others is the difficult part.”
Freeman has made similar remarks in the past about Black History Month, saying last year that it was an “insult,” along with being called an “African-American.”
“I don’t subscribe to that title,” Freeman said at the time.”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?”
He also detested Black History Month back in 2005, saying that he didn’t want it because “Black history is American history.”
" Conservative News Daily does not always share or support the views and opinions expressed here; they are just those of the writer."
*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Now loading...