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The Simpsons axes white actors voicing non-white characters amid BLM movement

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Black Lives Matter movement, weeks after the death of George Floyd.For years, the show has seen black characters voiced by white actors – causing controversy after fans realised Indian convenience storekeeper Apu was voiced by Hank Azaria.Hank announced earlier this year that he would not continue with the role, which has been widely criticised for the negative portrayal of Indian-Americans.Azaria has also voiced black police officer Lou and Mexican-American BumbleeBee man in the popular show.A statement released by the Fox network, which broadcasts the show, read: "Moving forward, The Simpsons will no longer have white actors voice non-white characters."However, it is unclear as to whether Apu and characters who have been voiced by white.

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