He was responding to the death of George Floyd, a Black man who was killed after a Minneapolis officer knelt on his neck
He followed up a few minutes later with another tweet that simply said: “I really fucking hate racists.”Although many agreed with Boyega’s sentiments, some people actually responded with counter-arguments — like suggesting “hate” was too strong of a word.I said what I said.
Yes because to specify what I’m talking about seems to be an issue? Again I’ll say it for you. I am talking about white on black racism. Is that okay for you?Please do shut up. I am being specific to a topic. I am not talking about any other way. Given what is happening right now. So the wise thing for you to do is defo shut up. Do it well too my G.— John Boyega
Many on Twitter were similarly bewildered that Boyega had to defend his comments. Some also had their theories as to why.John Boyega: I hate racists
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