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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Have you seen Stevie’s wife?
No, and neither has Stevie.
Didn’t know he was alive. Have a great trip.
I was there too forvone night. Mostly remember just wandering around.
Can he take the Oprah with him?
Take him to Tupalo MS. How will he know?
100%
he might be blind, but his nose should still tell it’s a sh1thole...
unless people have been overseas,(and i don’t mean europa) they just don’t understand...
So not let the door hit you in the butt on your way out.
I smile every time a racists exits no matter what color they are.
I don’t know how much of that movie Stevie actually saw,
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HAHAHAHHA the blind man saws a movie HAHAHAHA
Gawd you are truly blind and stupid.
I have three friends from Ghana and they laugh at so called racism in this country, which they have never experienced and having gained their citizenship, they are true African Americans.
Ghana is a place to be from, unless you are returning for the Chinese hookers....
I can’t wait to get his opinion on how the sunsets compare
He can say that?
Move to Ghana .
Yep that’s the ticket to a better life!
I guess he didn't all those smiling people at Trump rallies.
He’s ghana regret it.
“Ghana? No, I meant Switzerland.”
“Everywhere I look, I see racism...” - Stevie Wonder”
“.... He’s blind Jim.”
“ Wow, couldn’t see that one coming.”
....neither could Stevie.
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