This is what he said.
'Star Wars' actor John Boyega apologises for 'not clarifying' diversity comments
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"Black people! stop complaining! Be the change you want to be!"
"To complain about what is going on is not going to benefit us," Boyega told the crowd. "It is not.
"Be the change you want to be. Be the chance, and continue and focus."
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As is, those words deserved a side-eye. He could phrased those words in much better manner.
He knew he fukked up, hence why he clarified soon after.
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Regarding my comments at the screen nation awards (just to clarify) I am not saying that complaints are invalid or should not be heard
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) March 20, 2016
I am saying that words without action can't help right now. I agree that we need to be heard but some do the talking and no work.
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) March 20, 2016
But I do agree ! I didn't clarify. I was full of emotion receiving the award and just wanted to say that there was work to be done.
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) March 20, 2016
I'm not in this position without the people that champion me. I was in Peckham struggling not too long ago. I'm not above anyone X love
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) March 20, 2016
Really feel bad for not clarifying and quite fearful that I've mislead many. Not about respectability tactics. I'm really sorry X
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) March 20, 2016
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So yea, he did earn some criticism initially.