Actress Says Black People Should Consider Moving to Other Countries Due to Political Climate

Actress KJ Smith said that Black people should consider moving to other countries due to the political climate.

During the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday, a reporter asked Smith what was something she wished was discussed more in the Black community.

“Understanding our roots,” Smith said.

“I think it’s really important,” she added. “We’re not trapped here. With the political climate that’s going on in the United States of America, there are places we can go. There are countries that are receiving us back — citizenship back — with open arms.”

Smith believes “it’s time” for the Black community to seriously consider leaving the country.

Fox News Digital reached out to Smith for a comment. The actress sent the following statement.

“I want to emphasize that my intention is to inform and empower, not to spread fear. Many Black Americans are exploring opportunities to reconnect with their ancestral roots and consider alternative living options,” Smith said.

“I believe that more Black Americans are recognizing that conditions in the United States are not improving for us; in fact, they seem to be deteriorating. It’s time we consider alternatives, much like other communities have. The ‘Blaxit’ movement encourages African Americans to explore opportunities abroad, particularly in African nations. Ghana, for instance, offers a ‘Right of Abode’ policy, allowing people of African descent to live and work indefinitely in the country. Similarly, Benin has introduced a law granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved Africans who can prove their ancestry.”

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