Don’t Call Raven Symone African American or Gay
Raven Symone sparked controversy by rejecting African American and gay labels, stating she prefers to be seen as human first rather than categorized.
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Don’t Call Raven Symone African American or Gay
Raven Symone sparks debate by rejecting African American and gay labels, saying she wants to be seen as human first rather than categorized.