Riverdale star Charles Melton says he will no longer 'remain silent' on his experiences as a Korean American after admitting to 'suppressing' his racial identity for years. 'Through it, I've realized that I never stood up for my Korean heritage. Charles Melton, 30, revealed he has 're-examined' his roots after ignoring his Asian identity for yearsThis weekend, Charles took his dog Neya for a walk in Vancouver as he said he would embrace his Korean roots. 'At school, I never learned about my Korean American history – or Asian American history at all. Charles Melton, third from the left, is known for playing Reggie on the hit show RiverdaleCharles, in a scene from Riverdale, says he'll now embrace his Asian heritage.

Source: Daily Mail March 20, 2021 19:12 UTC