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" When I started in 2007, YouTube was just a fun hobby for others and myself. "

Franchesca Ramsey

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" My dream has always been to be in entertainment. "

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" 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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