Will Smith shares his experience with racism: "Was called by the 'N-word' by policemen"

recent mass uprising in US against racism has triggered reactions from various Hollywood celebrities and many stars have come out and share ir experiences with racism. recent one to speak up is actor Will Smith. During a podcast this week, Will Smith opened up about his experience and revealed that he had been called ‘n-word’ by police officers more than 10 times growing up in Philadelphia. Elaborating his experience with racism at hands of law, Will Smith revealed that he got 'stopped frequently' and said that he 'understands what it's like to be in those circumstances with police'.

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Recalling his experience attending a Catholic school in suburbs, Will Smith remarked that he often observed social disparities between white and people from black community. Speaking about protests that broke out in US, Will Smith said that people are in a circumstance y have never experienced before and entire globe has stood out in support of African American people. Smith also remarked that he understands r people feel after years of "oppression" from systemically racist institutions and individuals. Adding to same, Smith remarked that ‘it also can be really dangerous’.

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Protests in US

Protests broke out after George Floyd died in  Powderhorn community of Minneapolis, Minnesota after a white police officer knelt his knee on right side of Floyd's neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds (as mentioned in criminal complaint filed against officer). If reports are to be believed, arrest was made after Floyd was accused of using a counterfeit $20 bill at a market. As per reports, police officer Derek Chauvin and three or officers - Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J Alexander Kueng - were later fired by Minneapolis Police Department. Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.  

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Will on work front

actor is currently gearing up for his next Council, which follows story of a crime syndicate consisting of seven African-American men who ruled Harlem in 1970s and early 80s. Starring Will, movie is helmed by Peter Landesman. If reports are to be believed, movie might release later in 2021. actor also has Bad Boys 4 in his kitty.

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