The comedian and actress Awkwafina issued a lengthy Twitter statement Saturday addressing criticism in the press and on social media that she has used a “blaccent,” or Black accent, and elements of African American language and mannerisms in her career. The Queens-born Asian American star, born Nora Lum, explained her view of the racial dynamics at play.
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