Raven-Symone Slams Caitlyn Jenner, Claims She’s Moving ‘Too Fast’ As An Advocate

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Is there such a thing as moving too fast when you’re advocating for the rights of others? Raven-Symone thinks so. The former Disney Channel star dissed Caitlyn Jenner for all of her recent efforts in the LGBTQ community by saying she’s moving too quickly as an advocate.
As a member of the LGBTQ community, Raven-Symone, 29, has the utmost respect for Caitlyn Jenner, 65. However, The View guest host isn’t too keen on how fast Caitlyn is moving as an advocate for the community and thinks that Cait should slow it down a notch!

Ever since Caitlyn publicly opened up about her struggle with gender identity, the reality star has made it her mission to help those who are transgender. However, there are some people, like Raven, who don’t agree with the pace Caitlyn is doing things. “I think it’s wonderful, and yes, it needs a light being shined on it,” Raven expressed on the July 27 episode of The View. “When I came out, I didn’t go and go hardcore and be like, ‘I’m going to save the world for LGBT…’ You’ve got to learn it. You’ve got to learn it first, and she’s not, really.” Rosie Perez, 50, rebutted with the possibility of Caitlyn waiting for the perfect moment to become a voice for the LGBTQ community.

http://hollywoodlife.com/2015/07/28/raven-symone-disses-caitlyn-jenner-lgbtq-advocate-the-view/

[JI7]

1. raven also said once that she dIdn't want to be identified as black and gay

And that she was just an American.

I would think the recent argument with kirk Cameron's sister would get her to see that is not possible .

[rocktivity]

2. Fee fi fo fum -- I smell the blood of a green-eyed monster

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Like Shakespeare says, some people have greatness thrust upon them.

No, Caitlyn doesn't have the "job experience" that other LGBTQs do, but it isn't as though she decided to barge to the head of line and declare herself their new leader. It's her fame and news value that's getting her the awards and TV deals and headlines and mainstream support. Instead of feeling resentful that Caitlyn seems to be harvesting what the LGBTQ community has planted, why don't they help leverage her status to their advantage by teaching her what she needs to "learn?"


rocktivity

[Codeine]

3. Just when she gets past one gatekeeper

another appears.

[Nye Bevan]

4. Surely the faster, the better? (nt)

[joshcryer]

5. This is so stupid.

Caitlyn may be a celebrity and be using that but whatever they do is not "too fast."

edit: and I'm pretty much an anti-fan of Jenner and the Kardashians and their ilk and I think Caitlyn got super lucky to be so wealthy and be able to transition openly without the pain that so many others have to deal with due to lack of resources or support.

[pepperbear]

6. OMG! That is so Raven!

[ibegurpard]

7. Not a fan of Caitlyn Jenner

For reasons not related to her gender or her advocacy on behalf of transgender people everywhere. Raven Symone, however, is not a spokesperson for anyone except Raven Symone. I can't speak for the African American community but she certainly doesn't speak for me as a gay man.