Actress KJ Smith said black people should consider moving to another country due to the political situation.
During the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, The reporter asked Smith What she wanted was more debated in the black community.
“I understand our roots,” Smith said.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will be awarding the Chairperson Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held in Pasadena, California on Saturday, February 22, 2025. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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“I think that's really important,” she added. “We're not trapped here. In the political climate that's happening in the United States, there are places we can go.
Smith believes that it's “time” for black communities to seriously consider leaving the country.
Fox News Digital reached out to Smith and her representatives but did not receive a response immediately.
Smith has appeared in many Tyler Perry shows and films, along with guest appearances on many sitcoms, including “Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “Queen Sugar,” and “Black Eyes.”
Former Vice President Kamala Harris gave her first major speech since losing the 56th NAACP Image Award in the November election. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
The NAACP Image Awards' art honorary performance, most often in film, television and theater.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris also attended and received the Chairperson's Award. This is given to “individuals who excel in public services and use their own platforms to promote and promote meaningful change.”
Upon accepting the award, Harris gave her first major speech since her election loss in November.
Many Hollywood actors have been critical of President Donald Trump and threatened to leave the United States if he was elected in November 2024. Among those celebrities are Sharon Stone, Cher and Barbra Streisand.
Celebrities who vow to leave the United States when Trump is elected have been a trend since 2016.
Actress KJ Smith appeared at the 56th NAACP Image Awards held in Pasadena, California on Saturday. (Getty)
Whoopi Goldberg, Miley Cyrus, Amy Schumer, George Lopez and other celebrities previously vowed to leave the United States if Trump was elected president in 2016.
on the other hand, Ellen DeGeneres And his wife, Portia de Rossi, reportedly left the United States after Trump's victory. The source said wrap That Trump's reelection was factored into the couple's decision to pack up their bags and move.
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Danielle Wallace of Fox News contributed to this report.
