Actress KJ Smith said that black people should consider moving to other countries because of the political climate.
During the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, asked a reporter Smith, what was something she wanted, was discussed more in the black community.
“Understand our roots,” said Smith.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris accepts the President’s price during the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday 22 February 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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“I think it’s really important,” she added. “We are not caught here. With the political climate that happens in the United States of America, there are places where we can go. There are countries that receive us back – citizenship back – with open arms.”
Smith believes that “it’s time” for the black community to seriously consider leaving the country.
Fox News Digital reached for Smith and its representatives, but did not immediately receive a response.
Smith played in countless Tyler Perry-produced shows and films together with guests in a number of sitcoms, such as “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Queen Sugar” and “Black-like”.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first major speech since her election loss in November during the 56th NAACP Image Awards. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The NAACP Image Awards’ Honors Performances in The Arts, usually in film, television and theater.
Former Vice President Kamala HarrisAlso present, the chairman of the chairman, who is awarded to “people who excel in public services and use their unique platforms to ignite and stimulate meaningful change.”
Harris delivered when accepting the price Her first big speech Since her election loss in November.
Many Hollywood actors have been critical of President Donald Trump and threatened to leave the US If he were chosen in November 2024. Among those celebrities are Sharon Stone, Cher and Barbra Streisand.
Celebrities who promise to leave the US when Trump is chosen has been a trend since 2016.
Actress KJ Smith appeared on the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday in Pasadena, California. (Getty)
Whoopi Goldberg, Miley Cyrus, Amy Schumer, George Lopez and other celebrities promised to leave the US if Trump was chosen president in 2016.
On the other, Ellen Degeneres And wife Portia de Rossi reportedly left the US after Trump’s victory. A source told The wrap That Trump’s re -election was incorporated into the decision of the couple to pack and move.
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Danielle Wallace from Fox News has contributed to this report.
