Dear Whoopi and Raven-Symone: There's No Shame in Being African-American

Some of the most outspoken Black American celebrities have made it clear that they do not prefer to be referred to by their ethnicity. On television,  Whoopi Goldberg and Raven-Symoné have stated explicitly that they do not want to be labeled as "African-American."


Kimberly Foster breaks down the difference between nationality and ethnicity and why it's possible to love your African-American identity and lay full claim the rights and privileges of being an American.