Franchesca Ramsey Quotes

United States, Comedian
November 29, 1983

Franchesca Ramsey , also known as Chescaleigh, is an American comedian, activist, television and YouTube personality, and actress, who has appeared on MTV and MSNBC. She gained media fame quickly after her YouTube commentary on racial issues went viral, and she built a career as a writer, producer, and performer based on her unintended activism, being thrust into a role as an advisor or coach on social issues.

Also known as Activist, Actress, Television Personality

I've had lots of people say, 'Oh, Franchesca's content is just for white people.' But I try to talk about identity in a way that's accessible to lots of people and is not a pointed finger.

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- People
- Identity
- Content
The main problem with cultural appropriation comes from dominant groups 'borrowing' from marginalized groups who face oppression or have been stigmatized for their cultural practices throughout history.

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Over the years, I've found that dealing with white people faux pas can be tricky. If I get upset, I could quickly be labeled the 'angry black girl.' But if I don't say anything or react too passively, I risk giving friends and acquaintances permission to continue crossing the line.

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- Giving
- Anything
- Dealing
Self-care is really about taking care of you and focusing on feeling good about yourself - mind and body.

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- Feeling
- Yourself
- Taking
The Internet is an actual dumpster fire.

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- Fire
- Internet
- Dumpsters
I believe there's a huge conflict of interest when local prosecutors investigate cases of police violence within their own communities.

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The Internet has been so good to me; I see its potential to help other people.

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- People
- Good
- Internet
Growing up, I was constantly labeled an 'oreo' by my black peers because of my proper speech and 'valley girl accent.'

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- Growing
- Because
- Accent

We can't all wake up and know everything.

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- Everything
- Wake