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Idris Elba calls social media 'conflict incubator'; here's why
Updated On: 05 March, 2023 10:41 AM IST | Washington | ANI
In his earlier interview, "Elba noted that "as humans, we are obsessed with race and that obsession can really hinder people`s aspirations, hinder people`s growth. Racism should be a topic for discussion, sure. Racism is very real. But from my perspective, it`s only as powerful as you allow it to be"
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Actor Idris Elba ignited a firestorm on social media in February after stating that he stopped calling himself a "Black actor" because it created limitations for his career.
According to Variety, an American media company, although actors such as John Boyega came to his defense and argued that critics weren`t paying attention to his message about damning Hollywood stereotyping, Elba was immediately accused of renouncing his Blackness.
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