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  • Lee Chin. Puerto Rican man faces camera, on-screen graphics read, "White = Power + Desirability"

    Watch This 'Decoded' Breakdown of Colorism in the Latinx Community

    Franchesca Ramsey and Lee Chin explain how White supremacy turns people of color against each other.

    Kenrya Rankin Feb 23, 2018 11:29AM EST
    Black woman in blue and white dress in front of blue, green and white background with black images and text

    Franchesca Ramsey to Create a Pilot for Comedy Central

    Her still-untitled show is one of several new projects from comedians of color who are tackling racism.

    Sameer Rao Apr 19, 2017 11:08AM EDT
    Franchesca Ramsey smiles, giving a thumbs up with two animated bald eagles flanking her

    WATCH: This Video Breaks Down the Link Between Voter ID Laws and Structural Racism

    “Voter impersonation is rarer than being struck by lightning.”

    Kenrya Rankin Oct 6, 2016 12:11PM EDT
    Black woman in blue shirts stands beside screen graphic that says, "White privilege does not erase the existence of poor White people."

    New Video Asks: 'Are Cracker, White Trash and Redneck Racist?'

    Watch as Franchesca Ramsey explores the true origins of these words.

    Kenrya Rankin Sep 8, 2016 3:30PM EDT
    Jon Stewart in light blue dress shirt, Larry Wilmore in navy suit

    Jon Stewart to Larry Wilmore: 'You Gave Voice to Underserved Voices'

    Last night was the celebratory final episode of “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore.”

    Sameer Rao Aug 19, 2016 11:58AM EDT
    Black woman in White shirt looks incredulous

    Watch Franchesca Ramsey Dismantle Top 5 Slavery Apologist Arguments

    From “they were well-fed” to “they were happy to have jobs,” she breaks down why defending slavery is reprehensible.

    Kenrya Rankin Aug 18, 2016 10:23AM EDT
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