After making the statement about a month ago that she was “not an African American but I am American,” 28-year old Raven-Symoné received much backlash from social media and those in the blogosphere. Her statement prompted her to issue an explanation on her Facebook page and in another interview with thegrio, Simone elaborated.
“I never said I wasn’t black … I want to make that very clear. I said, I am not African-American,” Symoné said. “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.”
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