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Raven Symone is firing back and speaking out against the Internet bullying, and criticism she has received after she made controversial comments during an interview with Oprah on why she didn't want to be labeled as African American, and as gay.
MStars News previously reported that Symone told Oprah on the OWN Network show, Oprah Where Are They Now that she was not gay, but a person who loves humans, revealing that she did have a relationship with a female, stating that she was an American... NOT an African American.
After she made her memorable comments, Twitter, fans, and other social media outlets went wild with negative criticism, as Symone tried to clear up her name issuing a statement reading:
“I never said I wasn’t black… I want to make that very clear. I said, I am not African American. I never expected my personal beliefs and comments to spark such emotion in people. I think it is only positive when we can openly discuss race and being labeled in America.”
It seems that her explanation went in one ear but not the other as social media users continued to bully the child star.
In an open letter via Facebook, the former Cosby star addresses the pain she has felt after revealing her personal views on her life.
"I don't take offense to those that are mad at my personal opinion of myself. Like before, I'm glad there are conversations happening. Our generation tends to stay comfortable, at times, with issues and topics that need to be addressed.
QUESTION: If we are taught not to repeat history by learning it. Why do we continue to repeat? We must not be learning it correctly. What does irritate me is the bulling tone towards myself and other opinions in the blog. Keep your disrespectful, mean, hurtful, words in a diary for yourself. Personal attacking is not needed, and no matter what race, nationality, culture, or womb you came out of; strive for respect. Strive to be virtuous, so the conversation can lead to great things, other things. Our ancestors of all races had the courage to stand up for what they believed in no matter what the fight. Back then I hope the motto wasn't..."the more haters the better" We have reached a standstill in our progression as Humans. Let's have a floor of RESPECT, KINDNESS, OPENMINDED-nESS. Showing your disagreement with my personal comments by using language you were not allowed to use as a child is just.
My momma reads this, and so do others. #bully"
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