Angelina Jolie shared her thoughts about systemic racism as the mother of adopted children of color. The “Maleficent” actress addressed the ongoing racial tension and protests in the U.S.
that were sparked by the May 25 death of George Floyd while in police custody. Since then, demonstrations have sprung up across the nation as people call for police reform and highlight systemic racism.
Speaking to Harper’s Bazaar UK about the issue, Jolie mentioned her 15-year-old daughter, Zahara, whom she adopted with ex-husband Brad Pitt from Ethiopia, and how she worries if the system will mistreat her at some point. “There are more than 70 million people who have had to flee their homes worldwide because of war and persecution — and there is racism.