Raven Symone Analysis

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After seeing all of the controversy with Raven Symone, I have to say that I disagree with her however, I do understand the point she is trying to make. I disagree with her saying that she would not hire an individual because their name is hard to pronounce or is ghetto because it is true that we did not choose to be named what we are named and no one should be denied a great opportunity with a job or career simply because of their name. However, I do think that what she is trying to bring light to, makes great sense. It is important for PARENTS, give your child a STEADY name because in the world that we live in, it can become very challenging for child to become very successful in life ( job searching, college applications, career goals) if

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