Raising Awareness

please watch the entire video

[@victorialuthor6900]

I am so proud of you for doing this Raven.Not just as a friend,but a fan.Most people would try to pretend like nothing ever happened.You are brave for doing this baby🥺

[@ryraki]

thank you so much🖤

[@OxyPox]

You were cosplaying a spider. It's okay. And you weren't dumb. I'd love to see you cosplay Wydowna again !

[@denileaep2950]

Imagine calling your self out but still being the most unproblematic person i know. We still love you 💘

[@TheCbazza]

It’s not blackface if the character isn’t even a human with a human skin tone

[@thisisjade4226]

For it being gone for already 8+ months and you still feel like you need to apologize is so mature of you! This is why you follow you because you respect literally everyone and everything You’re an amazing person! So proud of you too to admit your mistake instead of people having to call you out or something❤️🖤

[@ryraki]

this means a lot to me! thank you so much!🥺🖤

[@kluski3423]

Sis, it wasn't blackface... People are not noir black. You were just cosplaying a MONSTER character. You were not making fun of black people ❤

[@tornadodee148]

Uhhh yes people can be so noir black they are almost blue you never seen african pictures did you???🤣🤣🤣anyways Raven was not doing blackface I agree😉

[@ROBLOXMaskedSinger]

I’m black, and It’s not completely blackface! Blackface is when you paint your face black with usually exaggerated features, and it’s when your trying to make fun of people from African American descent. Glad your raising awareness and admitting to your mistakes, I forgive you :3 your my fav KZbinr!

[@GERGERGG]

its amazing that you were able to make this video and apologize even though nobody had brought this situation up a lot of youtubers pretend like nothing happened and try and play innocent instead of an apology for what mistake they have made.

[@lizziesdolls338]

As a mixed/half black girl I honestly don’t find this offensive you didn’t (in my opinion)do blackface bc you were cosplaying a character that has dark black skin because she is a spider not because she is of black ethnicity you don’t need to be sorry it was a small mistake that you didn’t mean to make

[@ryraki]

thank you!🥺 good to know🥺🖤🖤

[@lizziesdolls338]

@@ryraki no problem 🥺🥺

[@rattleheead]

thats why I STAN you

[@ratchild7259]

I am proud of you Raven. I appreciate you taking action instead of you waiting for somone to possibly call you out. I'm positive you didn't mean any harm.

[@ryraki]

thank you so much! yea thats what I thought as well!!🥺🖤🖤

[@chadmorgan1962]

There a different to black face and cosplaying tho if someone says they feel offended that u blackface then u should apologise not saying black face isn't bad it IS! but happy ur so nice and make a vid to apologise for black facing ❤ and ur not stupid we don't know everything

[@chadmorgan1962]

@hina ichigo no ●~○

[@chadmorgan1962]

@hina ichigo caues that's not a colour and that's a food 🥕🤎

[@AlfieValentine]

GIRL ITS OKAY!! Like we all make mistakes and TRUST me, the people That was offended by it has Also Done something wrong ITS okay as long as u dont make fun of it and u also didint know 🥺🖤

[@ryraki]

thank you so much🥺🖤

[@marina5964]

the character isn't human, so that wasn't exactly blackface. But it's good that now you are aware of this subject and educated yourself, so now you're not at risk of eventually doing it without knowing, even if you didn't do it with malicious intent, it could be misinterpreted and taken out of context. I'm glad you made this video, it's okay.

[@marina5964]

@hina ichigo please go find someone else to bother, if you don't understand simple things and why we have to be careful with this matter, that's on you. I'm not even condemning her because she wasn't wrong.

[@blobfishbeans]

can we all just take a second to thank her for doing this? like it must take a lot of courage to come out and talk about this, and she didn't even try to cover up her mistake with an excuse like most people would❤️🥺so thank you for being a good person raven

[@SandeeDude]

I've only been subscribed to you for a short time but you seem like such a genuine, honest person and I appreciate that you have addressed it. I'm not sure if it counts when it's a monster/alien character, but it's nice to see that you understand the importance of apologising and that you want to raise awareness. Too many people make apology videos just to get pity, and cry the whole time. So thank you for being genuine!

[@jordanash1966]

This is why we love raven ryNobody pointed anything out about what she did but she still felt like she had to do some thing

[@violeldicno]

not being informed is a not a crime and it does not make you stupid, you repaired your mistake and learned about it!! You are very admirable (idk how to write it) for speaking about this and i really think you are one of the best youtubers for they way you are (i hope this makes any sense dkdk)

[@cammyb4288]

even though i’ve never seen it, i’m glad you stood up and took accountability for it. love your channel

[@Lilpinkdruggie]

💜

[@pandacat5605]

No one is the perfect woke person, it’s a whole process so don’t worry, we understand and appreciate your apologies

[@freddiesdolls7954]

Raven, thank you. For you to come on to such a large platform for something that very few people knew you did and acknowledge it is amazing. You had no bad intentions, you were not making fun of African Americans, you were simply a child who wanted to look like her favorite character. Thank you for being sincere and understanding what you did.

[@heather9930]

You are just the sweetest person ever!

[@purrfessionalmeower]

As a black person I forgive you ❤️

[@ryraki]

you don’t know how much this means to me😭🖤 thank you so much😭🖤🥺🥺🥺

[@louisebrown3121]

You can tell you are being sincere and you didn't know so I think you're good. It was a mistake but youdeleted it. Making this video was a brave thing to do. You're awesome.

[@braylin5003]

We accept your apologies even though that wasn't blackface, I mean she is suppose to be a black cat not an actual person. Like lets suppose you did that to Clawndin whose obviously an black girl, that would br blacface.

[@trytoholdon]

Clawdeen is obviously a werewolf

[@braylin5003]

@@trytoholdon I know but I mean like her ethnicity if she were a human + how she is seen by everybody For example: we see. Garnet like an black woman for many reasons

[@alexxlou5644]

Its Ok!!! Thats her color of skin, so is Frankie steins being green. So is draculauras being pink. There is nothing wrong with doing that. They all have skin colors that are so colorful and different. It doesn't matter. You see in costumes girls do green makeup as Frankie and pink as draculaura it should be like that for all. Your intentions were good and you just simply love Wydowna Spider. Nothing wrong with it at all 🖤. Not just because your doing a dark skin color shouldnt be assumed your doing "blackface" and causing problems your embracing and showing your love and dedication to a character you care about. Internet sucks sometimes and so do people! Thank you anyways for explaining your intentions!

[@tapuchris3329]

We all make mistakes. It's good that you apologized though.

[@ryraki]

thank you so much for understanding 🖤

[@tapuchris3329]

@@ryraki You're very welcome. I've made similar mistakes myself. When I realized that some of the things I have said and done were very offensive, I regretted it and apologized for saying and doing the things that were very offensive.

[@vincentstrenge5943]

You are so brave and strong for doing this. Most people wouldn't do an apology video and being honest and sincere.

[@quinnmetze3169]

❤

[@roseykawaii]

Even though people didn't know about it, its nice and kind of you to bring it up. Thats good your holding yourself accountable even when no one really knew about it!💗

[@miaoconnor4997]

It's not my apology to accept but you seem so sincere. It's so good that you take accountability for your actions and sincerely apologize❤️

[@candice2492]

bbg it’s okay. I can’t accept your apology bc I’m not a bipoc, but I think you had good as pure intentions! Please take time to yourself to recoup from this bc owning up to a something can be super emotionally draining! Please be safe! Much love 🥺

[@shroomie_box9594]

💗❤💗❤💗❤💗

[@squirrlydog1855]

It’s not my place to take an apology, but thank you so much for bringing it up and using it as a learning experience. You’re amazing ❤️

[@nocomment...3143]

I didnt even know what blackface was, I still dont know really what it is

[@angelicsubs3391]

Girl what? It’s in the name... painting your face black... black.. face... Um-

[@x_snowangel_x4088]

For real? Y’all actually liked this comment? Y’all need to really do your research luv, it’s not that difficult to comprehend

[@angelicsubs3391]

@@x_snowangel_x4088 FOR REALLLL

[@nocomment...3143]

@@x_snowangel_x4088 Im sorry that I havent heard of it before I did a little research and I know its painting your face black and that it can be seen as rasist but people paint the faces white all the time why isnt that sonsidered racist? I just didnt fully know the back story thats all and we dont even get taught anything like this in school as im still in school. If its that bad I feel like it should have been covered in school. Sorry if I offended you but It was a geniune statement, I dont intend to offend anyone but honestly everyone is getting too touchy feely lately. I am too part of a minority but you dont see me getting all offended over someones lack of knowledge. I said that statement hoping someone might fill me in for christ sake.

[@marina5964]

@@nocomment...3143 painting your face white doesn't have the same "weight" as doing blackface. Blackface was used at plays and tv, by white people, to mock black people's features, like the big lips, nose and curly hair, that's why it is racist and people are careful not to do anything that could be misinterpreted as such thing. There's yellowface too, when someone mocks asian people and their cultures. I really recommend reading a little bit about how they used blackface on midia and cartoons back then.

[@strawberrygh0ul]

I really love you, you’re a wonderful person because your facing things like this and it’s always good to keep yourself educated so you can grow as a person. 💗 all the love babe

[@missmami3106]

It’s rare to see people taking accountability and knowing what they did was wrong. I will forever be a viewer!

[@madisonn7]

Girl, ITS FINE LUV!

[@chadmorgan1962]

WE STAN ✨🤙🤙✨

[@ryraki]

🥺🖤🖤

[@chadmorgan1962]

@@ryraki 🖤🌌

[@PatateBoss]

I love u so much

[@ohmygoddaddystop]

I myself am not a black person and I might not have the right to say this but, we all forgive you. We all know you didn't have any bad intentions and we all love you, don't worry and don't feel guilty. We know you didn't mean to be offensive/disrespectful. We forgive you 💖

[@arianagrandestan3245]

Girl don’t blame your self cause long time ago people didn’t know what racist is and sexism so yah long time ago this wasn’t a big deal but now it is , so thank you for saying sorry😄

[@rainingstopmotions9145]

It’s ok you were just cosplaying!!

[@myabrumbaugh184]

Amazing I Stan you❤️

[@talianaccarato9015]

We love you!

[@CammiDraws]

even if she technically had the color of her skin due to being the daughter of the black widow spider, im very very proud of you as a fan for speaking up about this and apologizing for what youve done anyway!! :D 👏👏👏💕💕

[@chloegilmore2225]

you can turn your skin black if you’re a spider, you weren’t pretending or trying to be/mock a black person :(

[@sophieandkarolina8374]

Actually I have never heard of black face before I didn't even know what it was until you mentioned it so I think it's a good thing that you're making this video so more people can know about it

[@angelinageraldina467]

Du bist auf einer bestimmten Weise ein Vorbild für mich! ❤️

[@laffyorphan5406]

I’m confused was that black face. That particular shade a skin color ? Please inform me about this , if it is.

[@shadnumberonelady]

As a member of the black community you are ok nothing bad will happen you got caught up in your excitement and you didn’t know you are forgiven

[@gabrielvargas4201]

This is why we love you 🖤

[@jaylynnpeake9077]

It’s ok at least you had decent to apologize most people would’ve thought it wasn’t a deal but is. I appreciate you PS I love your videos

[@TheSpOOkyWorld00]

I’m finishing the vid and nooo pls don’t be so sorry it was not blackface, ur so sweet I love you 🥺❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kittykatamv464]

Its ok bb we still love u so much

[@yassinsergeldeen3310]

Can u get pennywise and the shining monster high dolls please

[@trytoholdon]

She wanted to but they were sold out :(

[@venusxaino]

RIP being a Dutch person and being raised with blackface every november and december..

[@kluski3423]

How? 😦

[@trytoholdon]

@@kluski3423 google Zwarte Piet

[@venusxaino]

@@kluski3423 There is a holiday in the Netherlands called sinterklaas. It's like a santa but instead of elves he has black helpers who have blackface

[@darklight4251]

I had no idea what black face was and what it meant either. Don't be upset. You had no bad intentions and that's what matters. You are not stupid, You did not know that's all.

[@ariarobin8326]

As a black person who likes monster high,you were not doing blackface.It can be seen as black face but as long as your not portraying or making fun of black ppl I PROMISE YOUR NOT DOING THAT!

[@midnightfox3157]

Its ok i also these things happen we forgive you

[@ricksbart429]

Oh wow a 1 minute long video would´ve been enough. If even

[@ryraki]

LMAO IM SORRY

[@gglovesgorillazmj7784]

its okay tho you didn’t know or had any bad intentions ❤️❤️ but still great that you apologized

[@fallxrio1601]

dont worry you didn't do anything wrong we love you all and will always support you

[@lg_luv5881]

It ain't blackface but you apologized and that is something that not a lot of people would do

[@whostony]

Kannst du mal ein deutsches Video machen wäre soooo coool

Hey take it easy on yourself, you didn't know about Black face. it happens a lot in the world and it's great that you learn and raise awareness. But doing a waydowna cosplay is really black face? because she has black skin, but i don't consider her black skin as a skin of a "person of color" like Clawdeen. I think Wydowna an Catty are black like Catrine is white, But I don't about catrine as a caucasian or the others as person of color. Like, Frankie is green, cosplay as frankie don't make it "green face" or something like that. anyways, i think only people of color can say if that it's ok or not.

[@circe2826]

Cosplay is a lot different than black face and you didn't for it with that intent or that purpose so you're fine, you weren't making fun of the race or anything it was a cosplay from a fictional spider character lol its completely fine! We love and forgive u!

[@nylawhateva2166]

we still love you

[@Lil_skyya]

I wouldn't tell that is blackface because as long as you dont like put black on your face and go "AH YES DUMB PEOPLE" then I wouldn't think,also, DARK black? I wouldn't considered blackface but anyway, dont worry!

[@cozmickitten5757]

As a biracial woman I just have to say, this is not the same Raven. Mocking colored people isn’t the same as dressing as a spider.

[@r0kclee848]

It was an accident you had no bad intentions and you didn’t know ❤️❤️

[@rararaka2348]

I’m black and it’s fine imo. You were playing a spider not trying to mock a black person.

[@georgieieie]

I dont think Venom is black-face.

[@tiredcaet]

I thought the same tbh? Like it’s not human or is the color black forbidden?

[@npzxastro3381]

You are not dumb

[@miakhalifa6769]

U weren’t really mocking you were cosplaying but I’m black so I can’t say :/

[@TheSpOOkyWorld00]

That’s not black face don’t worry

[@evanowen8689]

Blackface has an ugly history in America, but you aren't American, you weren't raised in our country, you weren't taught about the uglier aspects of our history. You were cosplaying a spider character, you were not mocking, humiliating, or stereotyping a people. You were celebrating a fictional character from a doll line you enjoy. You've now done research on blackface and its implications, you've become aware, grown, and feel remorse over, possibly offending, hurting or angering others, by your innocent actions. You took steps to admit your inadvertent mistake, apologized, removed the content, and educated yourself and chose to be an example to others. You've done what you can. It's okay. :)