Friday saw Raven Symone add yet another controversial statement to her yearlong list of “smh-worthy” moments when she informed ‘The View’ viewers that she would not hire someone if they had a “ghetto name.”  The statement set off a firestorm of articles, video responses, and other commentary on social media, even to the point the singer/actress/talk show host’s very own father got in on the action.

Weary of the criticism, Symone finally took to Facebook tonight to break her silence on the hot topic and clarify her stance.

Some say it’s too late and the damage has been done.  What say ye? Read her words below and tell us:

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Raven Symone‘s stint on ABC’s ‘The View‘ has seen her become well-acquainted with controversy for her ‘view’…a ‘view,’ mind you, that has often seen her viewed on the dragging end of Black Twitter. Her most recent infraction, as reported here, has yielded no different result.

Indeed, after stating she would not hire a person based on his or her name, she was unceremoniously criticized on social media – with the most recent weigh in coming from the actress/singer/talk show host’s father Christopher Pearman.

Get into his interesting take on the topic below:

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Thousands of people gathered in Washington D.C. yesterday afternoon to take place in the 20th anniversary celebration of the ‘Million Man March.’

Never heard of it? The march was first called in 1995 to “unite black men and pledge self-reliance and commitment to their families and communities.”

Twenty years later its impact continues to be felt within the communities it set out to help and was celebrated by many an African-American entertainer when it took place again yesterday.

Hit the link below to peep pics from the event…

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Film and TV news alert!

Why fans of the supermodel Naomi Campbell and the fictional character Cruella de Vil have good reason to celebrate today?

Drink up after the jump…

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There may be trouble ahead for Meagan Good‘s latest TV series.

Who, what, where and why?

A telling ‘Report’ below…

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For some she was the beloved child star who warmed the hearts of millions on ‘The Cosby Show‘ and on Disney’s ‘That’s So Raven.’

Alas, Raven-Symone‘s departure from the latter has since gone on to see her slammed by the very fans who once turned her into a household name.

Why? The star’s decisions to share her world ‘View’ which oft reflects that the star’s seemingly down to earth nature is just as farcical as her career as a working musician.

In fact, when one is able to look beyond said farce it becomes pretty apparent that the seemingly “chill” Symone is anything but, seemingly unaware that her “unique” points of ‘View’ are actually ignorant, bred in the warmth of privilege, stupidity, and if comments she made today are anything to go by…prejudice.

Hit the link below to find out why she’s ruffled feathers again below.

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It’s officially curtains for Halle Berry‘s Sci-Fi drama ‘Extant.’

CBS, its network for two seasons, confirmed that the Steven Spielberg production will not be returning for a third run.

In an interesting (or should we say boss) move, the Oscar winning actress has been awarded a new series by the channel.

Details below…

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fifth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 5 /episode 4 teaser, Olivia Pope and co continue to serve up another corker of a season.

Check the preview for episode – titled ‘Dog-Whistle Politics’ – below…

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Forget Fridays, it appears all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for an action-packed second season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season the group become involved in a twisted murder plot and this plays out the aftermath – which boasts even more roller-coasters.

It all makes for a riveting watch. We’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 4 of season 2 below…

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Bruno Mars has conquered the charts and is now making a beeline for the small screen. Albeit behind the scenes.

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ is back for a second season and is playing no games!

The music-drama serves up a super-charged package of sass, drama, glamor, and jaw-dropping storylines revolving around the Lyon family – anchored by Luscious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).

Next week sees the action continue in episode 4 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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Lady Gaga‘s much-touted turn on ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ kicks off tonight!

The Grammy winning songstress will showcase her acting chops on the Ryan Murphy production, in which she’ll play a vivacious vampire.

To plug the role, Mother Monster stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon yesterday evening for a fun-filled chat.

Check out Gaga in action below…

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