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" I create videos for my YouTube channel Chescaleigh and for 'Decoded,' a series with MTV. "

Franchesca Ramsey

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" My debut book is a collection of personal stories and advice about communication on the Internet. More specifically, the downfall of communication because of the Internet. "

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" I think society perpetuates a lot of mixed messages about what it means to be beautiful for all women, but especially for black women and women of color. "

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" Social media isn't as quaint as it was when I started my Livejournal back in high school. "

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