Morgan Freeman slams Black History Month and says 'African-American' is 'insult' to the Black community

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Morgan Freeman has expressed his distaste toward Black History Month and the term “African-American" in a rare interview. While promoting his appearance in Zach Braff’s 'A Good Person', the 85-year-old actor branded the annual event and the term as an "insult" to the BLACK community.

"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 of the event observed every February to commemorate the struggles and triumphs of black people. According to the 'Bruce Almighty' star, the annual observance has a negative connotation to him as it "regulates" the entirety of his heritage in four weeks.

'Also 'African-American' is an insult'

Regarding the term "African-American" Freeman questioned the true meaning behind it. "Also 'African-American' is an insult. I don't subscribe to that title. 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,'" he said. "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 added. The 'Seven' star pointed out that the term does not make sense as it implies that Africa is a country, not a continent.

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