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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Absolutely.
Best version of all time.
Dear Stevie,
Take Oprah with you.
Would he be as rich as he is if were not for whites buying his music? I think not. For him to say there has been no change in the lives of blacks the past decades is delusional. It is monumental what has happened to balance the scales.
I believe it is. Check out this video clip: "Ghana's dancing pallbearers - BBC Africa"
OMG!
“What’s the crime rate in Ghana?
Violent crime is on the rise, including armed robberies in expatriate residential areas. Most cases occur at night. Nationwide, violent crime results in more than 500 deaths per year. ... Street crime is a serious problem throughout the country, and is especially acute in Accra and other large cities.”
Re Ghana crime rate:
He’ll turn a blind eye towards that fact...
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