Raven-Symoné Responds To Critics In Open Letter Posted To Facebook Following Controversial Interview With Oprah Winfrey's 'Where Are They Now'

Earlier this month, former Disney star Raven-Symoné appeared on Oprah Winfrey's Where Are They Now and made some controversial comments regarding the labels "African-American" and "gay" that are often used to describe her. Symoné decided to respond to her critics in an open letter posted to Facebook.

According to The Grio, the That's So Raven star says she is being bullied online because of her opinions. Thus, leading her to write a letter.

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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