STAR WARS’ John Boyega Gets Candid About Racism in the Fandom

The article reports on comments made by John Boyega (Finn) regarding the racist abuse directed at fellow Star Wars actor Moses Ingram (Reva in . Boyega stated he wasn't surprised by the backlash Ingram faced, calling such racist attacks from a segment of the fandom "not a shock."

He emphasized that actors subjected to this abuse should not just ignore it, pushing back against advice often given to targets of online harassment. Boyega offered his support to Ingram, telling her, "We got you."

The article highlights that Boyega has previously spoken about the racism he endured during his time in the sequel trilogy and his feeling of being sidelined. He clarified that his criticism is directed specifically at the toxic, racist minority within the fandom, not Star Wars fans in general.

The piece also implicitly contrasts the situation, noting Lucasfilm's public defense of Moses Ingram, which Boyega felt he didn't receive to the same extent during the sequel era. Overall, the article frames Boyega's comments as a firm stance against tolerating racism within the Star Wars community and a show of solidarity with other actors of color facing similar abuse.

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