Angelina Jolie (opens in new tab) spoke to Harper's BAZAAR UK about the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on the world, especially on refugees who "have been forced from their homes and countries by bombs, rape, and all forms of violent persecution long before this virus. refugees who "have been displaced from their homes and countries by bombs, rapes, and all forms of violent persecution long before this virus.

The actress also spoke about the importance of being aware of her own white privilege in raising her family and her black daughters and children of color. It is intolerable to have a system in which I am protected by the color of my skin, but my daughter, or any other man, woman, or child in our country, may not be. We need to move beyond sympathy and good intentions to laws and policies that actually address structural racism and impunity. Eliminating abuses in policing is only the start. It goes far beyond that and extends to all aspects of society, from the education system to politics."

Regarding the "Black Lives Matter" movement (open in new tab), the Maleficent star said, "I feel like the world is waking up and people are being forced into a deeper reckoning within society. It is time to make changes in our laws and institutions, listening to those whose voices have been most affected and excluded."

She also noted that national and international efforts are needed. 'But after nearly 20 years of working internationally, this pandemic and this moment in America has made me reconsider the needs and suffering within my own country. 'My focus is both global and domestic. There are more than 70 million people in the world who have had to leave their homes because of war or persecution.

In the interview, Jolie also asked, "What advice do you have for teaching children about issues surrounding race and racism?" She was asked. She replied, "Listen to the stories of those who are oppressed and never try to know."