Sandra Bullock Has ‘Warned’ Her African-American Son About Racism

Some 5 years ago, Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock adopted her son Louis from New Orleans, Louisiana.

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The star has now opened up about educating Louis, who is of African-American heritage, all about racism - and even warned him that he will probably be judged by the colour of his skin.

Speaking candidly to BET in a recent interview, Sandra revealed that her five-year-old son “fully understands” that many people face discrimination but she is also determined to show him that there is “good in the world.”

The actress explained: “He doesn’t understand why people judge each other based on colour of their skin, but he knows they do. He also knows there’s sexism, he knows that there’s homophobia.

“I want him to know the truth, but I also want him to know the good in the world as well. Those are hard conversations to have. It’s not any conversation any parent wants to have with their child… that you’ll be judged by the colour of your skin rather than the content of your character. But, it exists and I want him to be safe and I want him to be aware.”

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Sandra went on to add that she felt it was incredibly important to start these discussions early, revealing that she feels it is her job as Louis’ mum to teach him about the ugliness in the world alongside the good stuff. 

She poignantly shared: “I think if you don’t start the conversation early on, you’re doing them a disservice. Once he leaves that house and I’m not with him, it’s his life and how he approaches it is his decision. “But, I want to know that I did the best I could as his mom to educate him on the ugliness in the world, and also the beauty.”

It was recently reported that Sandra had adopted her second child, a baby girl, earlier this year, but the star did not comment on the speculation.