Franchesca Ramsey

Lee Chin. Puerto Rican man faces camera, on-screen graphics read, "White = Power + Desirability"
Kenrya Rankin  Feb 23, 2018 11:29AM EST

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.
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Sameer Rao  Apr 19, 2017 11:08AM EDT

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.
Franchesca Ramsey smiles, giving a thumbs up with two animated bald eagles flanking her
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 6, 2016 12:11PM EDT

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

“Voter impersonation is rarer than being struck by lightning.”
Black woman in blue shirts stands beside screen graphic that says, "White privilege does not erase the existence of poor White people."
Kenrya Rankin  Sep 8, 2016 3:30PM EDT

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

Watch as Franchesca Ramsey explores the true origins of these words.
Jon Stewart in light blue dress shirt, Larry Wilmore in navy suit
Sameer Rao  Aug 19, 2016 11:58AM EDT

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.”
Black woman in White shirt looks incredulous
Kenrya Rankin  Aug 18, 2016 10:23AM EDT

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.
Larry Wilmore in black tuxedo with black tie at navy podium
Sameer Rao  Aug 16, 2016 11:28AM EDT

Honor 'The Nightly Show' With These 5 Timeless Segments

Comedy Central announced the cancellation of Larry Wilmore’s show yesterday.
White police car with green and gold lettering
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 18, 2016 1:02PM EDT

14 Must-Read Reactions to Baton Rouge Police Shooting

Shaun King: “Blaming the #BlackLivesMatter Movement for violence would be like blaming libraries for illiteracy rates or fire departments for fires.”
Black woman wearing a black and olive shirt stands beside onscreen graphic that reads: "Black men make up just 6 of the nation's population. But 40% of police killings in 2015."
Kenrya Rankin  Jul 15, 2016 10:11AM EDT

WATCH: How to Handle Trolls on the Topic of Black Lives Matter

Franchesca Ramsey’s latest “Decoded” video will help you get those fools all the way together.
Kenrya Rankin  May 20, 2016 9:26AM EDT

WATCH: This Video Breaks Down the Real Problem With White Beauty Standards

“It really starts to make you feel like you don’t belong. Like who you are is different and not acceptable.”
Kenrya Rankin  Apr 29, 2016 1:54PM EDT

Franchesca Ramsey Slays Piers Morgan's Racially-Charged Critique of 'Lemonade'

Morgan wrote that he prefers prefers “the less inflammatory, agitating” Beyoncé.
Kenrya Rankin  Dec 4, 2015 12:07AM EST

WATCH: The Science Behind Why People Think Stereotypes Are True

Franchesca explans it all: “Stereotypes are cognitive shortcuts.”
Kenrya Rankin  Nov 25, 2015 11:34AM EST

WATCH: Everything You Know About Thanksgiving is Wrong

From massacres to Abraham Lincoln’s role in the celebration, the real deal on Thanksgiving.
Qimmah Saafir  Apr 8, 2015 3:10PM EDT

Are All YouTube Stars Created Equally?

Akilah Hughes charges YouTube with biased promotion based on race.