#’The Simpsons’ creator ‘proud’ of Apu despite controversy

#’The Simpsons’ creator ‘proud’ of Apu despite controversy

“#’The Simpsons’ creator ‘proud’ of Apu despite controversy” Matt Groening has insisted he is “proud” of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the controversial South Asian character from “The Simpsons” accused of being a racist stereotype. “I think the Apu stories are fantastic, and he’s one of the most nuanced characters on a silly two-dimensional cartoon show,” the show’s…

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#Harry Shearer no longer voicing black ‘Simpsons’ character

#Harry Shearer no longer voicing black ‘Simpsons’ character

“#Harry Shearer no longer voicing black ‘Simpsons’ character” Another white “Simpsons” voice actor has stepped down from lending his pipes to a character of color.  According to The Wrap, Harry Shearer, who is white, will no longer voice the black character Dr. Hibbert. He’ll be replaced by Kevin Michael Richardson (“Bless the Harts”) in next…

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#New The Simpsons Carl Voice Actor Alex Désert Makes Debut – /Film

#New The Simpsons Carl Voice Actor Alex Désert Makes Debut – /Film

“#New The Simpsons Carl Voice Actor Alex Désert Makes Debut – /Film” Three years ago, Hari Kondabolu released a documentary called The Problem with Apu, which snowballed into a years-long discussion about The Simpsons and the racial stereotypes it may have perpetuated with a mostly white writer’s room and voice cast. Earlier this year, it resulted in Hank Azaria stepping down…

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#‘The Simpsons’ Won’t Have Have White Actors Voice Characters of Color Anymore, Mike Henry No Longer Voicing Cleveland Brown on ‘Family Guy’

“#‘The Simpsons’ Won’t Have Have White Actors Voice Characters of Color Anymore, Mike Henry No Longer Voicing Cleveland Brown on ‘Family Guy’” Back at the beginning of the year, Hank Azaria decided to vacate the role of convenience store owner Apu on The Simpsons after the character became embroiled in controversy for not just encouraging…

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