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" Just as you're allowed to be angry about injustice, it's natural to express feelings of sadness or fear, especially if you're exhausted by the prospect of trying to keep a brave face. "

Franchesca Ramsey

You

Sadness

Fear

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Franchesca Ramsey

Feel

Opportunities

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" 'Lemonade' resonated with me, and I love the direction Beyonce is going with her music and her career. "

Franchesca Ramsey

Direction

Love

" I'm very self-deprecating, so I'm not afraid to make jokes at my own expense, and I've just found that makes people a little more comfortable and can open the door for people to feel a little bit more understanding and accepting of where you're coming from. "

" 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. "

" For content creators, it's really important to be honest. Your audience will appreciate if you're stingy with the brands you work with. "

" I always make sure to moisturize my hair. I love natural oils, coconut oil. Moisture is one thing you can never go wrong with. "

" I'm, like, not a science person at all. "

Franchesca Ramsey

Person

Science

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" People feel really uncomfortable talking about race and identity, largely because the subject is so taboo. "

" I think that everyone on the Internet has to deal with people saying negative things. It can be tough! "

" You have to realize that people are always going to be confused or sometimes threatened by someone who has the confidence to do something different. "

" Everyone's journey is their own journey. Everyone gets to where they are supposed to be. Everyone's journey works out the way they're supposed to. "

" YouTube is an amazing platform to talk about social issues because it gives people the ability to tell their own stories and reach audience around the world who may otherwise never be exposed to these people and conversations. "