'The Acolyte' star Amandla Stenberg alleges ‘intolerable racism’, raps to hit back. Here is what she has said

Making a startling revelation, 'The Acolyte' star Amandla Stenberg has alleged ‘intolerable racism’. After the critics derided the new 'Star Wars' series as 'woke' and slammed her based on years-old interviews, she hit back and said that she had endured racism since starring in the new series. Stenberg took to Instagram to release a diss track and responded to critics who have attacked her online. She was targeted after she went viral in recent weeks for joking 'Star Wars' as “so gay already” in an interview for “The Acolyte”.

Stenberg hits back

Amandla Stenberg also criticized those who called the new series “woke” and said it is “anything they feel threatened by,” likely referencing critics who have used the word to criticize “The Acolyte.” Reacting strongly to the use of the word "woke", she said, "Last I recall, ‘woke’ was something we created, speak truth to power, keep an eye out for you silly racists." Stenberg rapped and explained how the word was used as a call to be aware of racially motivated threats before it was co-opted as a pejorative by the right wing.

Stenberg raps, 'The Hate U Give'

She gave references to the interview she gave to Trevor Noah in 2018 that resurfaced by her detractors because she said the “goal” of her movie, “The Hate U Give,” was “white people crying”. The singer explained that the film, about the police killing of a Black teenager, was meant to evoke empathy.


Stenberg rapped, "I say white people crying was the goal, if they could take one thing, what would it be? I say empathy, ooh, that’s why they mad at me?"

Stenberg stars in 'Star Wars' franchise 'The Acolyte'

She has appeared in the 'Star Wars' franchise "The Acolyte". It premiered earlier this month and airs new episodes weekly. The series has been praised by critics with an 84% score on Rotten Tomatoes. At the same time, it has also attracted criticism for allegedly forcing LGBTQ themes.

FAQs:

Why is Amandla Stenberg in the news now?
Amandla Stenberg has alleged racism since she appeared in the new 'Star Wars' franchise 'The Acolyte.' She responded by taking to Instagram and hit back on her detractors.

What did Amandla Stenberg say about the word 'woke'?
Amandla Stenberg rapped, and explained how the word 'woke' was used as a call to be aware of racially motivated threats before it was co-opted as a pejorative by the right wing.