Is he wrong to say so? At 30, John Boyega is one of Britain’s most successful young actors. But many people are talking about his words in a recent interview.
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The Star Wars hero who 'only dates Black'
Is he wrong to say so? At 30, John Boyega is one of Britain's most successful young actors. But many people are talking about his words in a recent interview.
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Spaceships flew through the sky. And John Boyega's acting wowed the crowds. But it is the Star Wars actor's words off screen that have left many talking.
In an interview, Boyega said he only dates Black women. Some say it is a sign of his respect for Black women.
But others spoke against his words. They think nobody should rule out dating someone else because of their race.
Boyega was 23 when he reached success with Star Wars. He faced racism and has helped actors from ethnic minoritiesGroups within a community with different cultural or national traditions to the majority of the population. .
Now, his words are causing a storm.
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Is he wrong to say so?
Yes! We need to be open to meeting, befriending and dating all sorts of people. He is setting a bad example.
No! The criticism went too far. John Boyega was simply being honest.
Ethnic minorities - Groups within a community with different cultural or national traditions to the majority of the population.
The Star Wars hero who ‘only dates Black’
Red carpet: Boyega stars with Jayme Lawson in a film about female warriors protecting an African kingdom. Glossary
Ethnic minorities - Groups within a community with different cultural or national traditions to the majority of the population.