Terry Crews has apologized for saying that children of same-sex parents will be “severely malnourished,” calling his remark “poorly worded.”
The comment was sparked after the “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star began to criticize a New York Times’ op-ed titled “Why Does Obama Scold Black Boys?”
If a successful black man can’t advise the black male youth of the next generation, who will?
THE STREET. That’s who.
Why Does Obama Scold Black Boys? https://t.co/p7RIFzS2sO
— terry crews (@terrycrews) February 24, 2019
You can speak with us— just not FOR US. There is a big difference.
— terry crews (@terrycrews) February 24, 2019
Later, the conversation shifted to single parents and same-sex parents.
“I’ve reiterated many times that same sex couples and single parents can successfully raise a child. But I believe paternal AND maternal love are like vitamins and minerals to humanity. No matter where you get that paternal and maternal love. MY purpose is to give paternal love,” Crews tweeted.
One user challenged him on his same-sex parenting comment saying “Love is not gendered. A child will not starve with only one gender loving them.”
“But they will be severely malnourished,” Crews replied.