Benedict Cumberbatch issued apology for calling Black Actors " Colored "

Benedict Cumberbatch

Oscar Nominee for best Actor in " The Imitation Game" Benedict Cumberbatch apologize for calling Black Actors " Colored" 

during his discussion about diversification between British and American Industry. He carry on saying that" "As far as colored actors go, it gets really difficult in the U.K.," he said. Cumberbatch was speaking on how black English actors, including Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Selma's David Oyelowo, have found greater career success in America than in their native country. 

Is this a Right Way to Apologize?

But many of Industry folks and  Race Charities questioned the sentiments as " outdated " and " Offensive". 

A Public Apology issued on Monday stated" I'm devastated to have caused offense by using this outmoded terminology. I make no excuse for my being an idiot and know the damage is done. I can only hope this incident will highlight the need for correct usage of terminology that is accurate and inoffensive." 

 He further added that,"The most shaming aspect of this for me is that I was talking about racial inequality in the performing arts in the U.K. and the need for rapid improvements in our industry when I used the term."

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English actor and film producer who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio.