Awkwafina Leaves Twitter After ‘Blaccent’ and AAVE Controversy: ‘I Apologize If I Ever Fell Short’

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Crazy Rich Asians and Ocean’s 8.Awkwafina – an Asian-American actress, whose real name is Nora Lum – shared the statement on Saturday (February 5), writing: “As a non-Black POC, I stand by the fact that I will always listen and work tirelessly to understand the history and context of AAVE, what is deemed appropriate or backwards toward the progress of ANY and EVERY marginalised group.“But I must emphasise: To mock, belittle, or to be unkind in any way possible at the expense of others is: Simply. Not.

Awkwafina is leaving Twitter for now. 

Awkwafina‘s addressing criticism over her “blaccent” use in films, saying she never intended to “mock” or “belittle” anyone for speaking in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE).

Awkwafina finally spoke out about the controversy over her use of a “blaccent.”

Twitter statement. “But I must emphasize: to mock, belittle or to be unkind in any way possible at the expense of others is: Simply. Not.

Awkwafina's addressing criticism over her «blaccent» use in films, saying she never intended to «mock» or «belittle» anyone for speaking in African-American Vernacular English (AAVE).The  star posted a lengthy statement Saturday on Twitter, saying she acknowledged the «historical context of the African American community in this country» and that «in life, the linguistic acculturation, immigrant acculturation, and the inevitable passage of globalized internet slang all play a factor in the fine line between offense and pop culture.»For years now, the 33-year-old Golden Globe winner had been taken to task over her «blaccent» use, which is defined as «a manner of speaking used by nonblack individuals that is indicative of AAVE.» One of the most prominent examples came in 2018's when she played Goh Peik Lin.Awkwafina says she's listened to the criticism and working to understand AAVE's context. «But as a non-Black POC, I stand by the fact that I will always listen and work tirelessly to understand the history and context of AAVE, what is deemed appropriate or backwards toward the progress of ANY and EVERY marginalized group,» she said in her statement. «But I must emphasize: To mock, belittle, or to be unkind in any way possible at the expense of others is: Simply.

Awkwafina is reflecting on the backlash surrounding her “blaccent.”

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