Morgan Freeman Slams Black History Month: ‘I Detest It… My History is American History’
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman is not a fan of Black History Month.
In an interview with Variety, the Oscar-winning actor said that his history is tied to the story of America rather than the idea of being black.
“I detest it. 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,” 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.”
Freeman made the comments ahead of the release of the series The Gray House,
