Benedict Cumberbatch apologizes for "coloured" remark

[Flobalob]

"I think as far as coloured actors go it gets really difficult in the UK, and a lot of my friends have had more opportunities here (in the US) than in the UK and that's something that needs to change.

Something's gone wrong, we're not being representative enough in our culture of different races and that really does need to step up a pace."

– BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH

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"Benedict Cumberbatch has issued a statement after using the term 'coloured' on a US show during a debate about diversity.
"I'm devastated to have caused offence by using this outmoded terminology. I offer my sincere apologies. I make no excuse for my being an idiot and know the damage is done.

I can only hope this incident will highlight the need for correct usage of terminology that is accurate and inoffensive.

The most shaming aspect of this for me is that I was talking about racial inequality in the performing arts in the UK and the need for rapid improvements in our industry when I used the term.

I feel the complete fool I am and while I am sorry to have offended people and to learn from my mistakes in such a public manner please be assured I have.

I apologise again to anyone who I offended for this thoughtless use of inappropriate language about an issue which affects friends of mine and which I care about deeply.""

– BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH

Is using the word "coloured" when referring to black people honestly that bad? Apology-worthy? Enlighten me.

[Dr Frook]

it was used at a time during segregation, so it still has associations with that period- a time I am sure black people would sooner put behind them.

[Boxorino]

well i mean he's not wrong.

[Shadow00]

I'm quite sure he honestly doesn't even care, and he shouldnt.
People being oversensitive is usual, and that's the case here as well

[Tycoon]

it's odd because 'people of colour' is a term they themselves use
but 'coloured people' is a term that is not okay
I'm not saying it's wrong, it's just confusing

cumberbatch has messed up so many times though, so he's obviously not sorry

[The Divine Potato]

it's odd because 'people of colour' is a term they themselves use
but 'coloured people' is a term that is not okay
I'm not saying it's wrong, it's just confusing

cumberbatch has messed up so many times though, so he's obviously not sorry

One word "penwings"