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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Christi Carras

Morgan Freeman criticizes Black History Month and the term 'African American'

Morgan Freeman recently criticized Black History Month and the term "African American" in a rare interview reflecting on his life and career.

While speaking with the Sunday Times of London to promote his new movie, "A Good Person," the veteran actor identified Black History Month and the term "African American" as "two things I can say publicly that I do not like."

"Black History Month is an insult," he said. "You're going to relegate my history to a month?"

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