Actor Morgan Freeman derides Black History Month: 'My history is American history'
SUMMARY
Morgan Freeman, 87, criticized Black History Month in a Variety interview, calling it "ridiculous" and an "insult," arguing that Black history is American history and shouldn't be confined to one month. He emphasized the importance of knowing American history to avoid repeating past mistakes, linking this to his upcoming film "The Gray House," about Union spies during the Civil War. Freeman also criticized the term "African-American" and advocated for ending racial labels. Freeman, an Academy Award winner for "Million Dollar Baby," has long opposed Black History Month, emphasizing a unified approach to American history.
