Posted on 02/24/2021 1:37:24 PM PST by lowbridge
During a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, the 25-time Grammy-winner, 70, opened up about his future plans to live in Ghana indefinitely — as part of his efforts to shield his lineage of grandchildren and great grandchildren from racial injustice in the U.S.
"I wanna see this nation smile again," he told Oprah, 67. "And I want to see it before I leave to travel to move to Ghana, because I'm going to do that."
When asked if he plans to relocate permanently, the star replied, "I am, because I don't want to see my children's children's children have to say, 'Oh, please like me. Please respect me. Please know that I am important. Please value me.' What kinda [life is that]?"
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Last month, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, the musician wrote an emotional letter to the late civil rights leader and addressed the lack of racial advancement since the fight for equality, which began in the U.S. in the mid-1950s.
"Dear Dr. King, I met you when I was 14 years of age," he began. "You were a true hero and you became an inspiration."
Wonder later said, "It is painful to know that needle has not moved one iota. For 36 years, we've had a national holiday honoring your birthday and principles, yet you would not believe the lack of progress. It makes me physically sick. I am sick of politicians trying to find an easy solution to a 400-year problem."
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They’ll be “selling” the vaccine to the highest bidder no doubt.
The ungrateful POS should just give back everything he ever earned in this country, if it’s so terrible here.
But he won’t, the hypocrite.
I wonder if Stevie sees what a folly this is.
Peace has come to Zimbabwe...
If he saw many videos of African street justice out there I don’t think he would leave.
What’s is it with that iota word...
In Ghana his family will at least be farther away from American race hustlers ... raising the odds that they will be less bitter and entitled than if they stayed. In that regard I wish them all well.
And as Ghana is somewhat less corrupted by Christ-denying “Christians” I also wish them well to get some of that old time religion.
He better hope none of his kids are LBGT XYZ or gay.
Yep, this country is so racist I need to hide my children from the evil...well, yes I have made a fortune in this country as a blind black guy, but whats your point?
Because this country has been so bad for him. Oh, leave your money at the border and good luck in Ghana.
RE: Africa isn’t really like Wakanda. I don’t know how much of that movie Stevie actually *saw*...
You’re joking, right?
Ya think?
Is Stevie gonna refund the money the Honkies paid for his music as a matter of principle?
I've been to Jamaica on business several times and got to know a few of the locals there (all were US college grads). They feel the same way about American blacks.
Stevie is a musical genius and I listen to his albums all the time, but he is another one who still thinks it is 1950 in the USA. No, we are not perfect, but what society is?
Looks like he came up to the solution for the 400 year old problem. Good on ya, Stevie. Take with you all of your brothers and sisters who want to keep the racism alive for politics and gain....let those who think for themselves and have escaped the democrat plantation stay and enjoy freedom and opportunity.....at least until the dems bring it to a crashing halt.
they could just lead him to a different house and say “ Stevie, we in Ghana now” how’s he gonna know? Just tell him he slept on the plane.
I’m sure his off spring will be enjoying all those set business asides and affirmative action programs Ghana has for blacks...oh wait.
Being blind never damaged the mind and heart of the great Ray Charles. “just sayin...”
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