Franchesca Ramsey

'Decoded' is definitely close to my heart.

— Franchesca Ramsey

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

— Franchesca Ramsey

What I love most about SZA's music is her unflinching vulnerability.

— Franchesca Ramsey

The Internet is an actual dumpster fire.

— Franchesca Ramsey

Women really love their hair. Like, our hair is very important.

— Franchesca Ramsey

Sounds cliched, but I can't survive without my calendar.

— Franchesca Ramsey

We can't all wake up and know everything.

— Franchesca Ramsey

My dream has always been to be in entertainment.

— Franchesca Ramsey

I think society perpetuates a lot of mixed messages about what it means to be beautiful for all women, but especially for…

— Franchesca Ramsey

I enjoy working out because I struggle with anxiety, and exercise has been a great way for me to combat that.

— Franchesca Ramsey

I think that if you stay positive and remain positive, you can definitely achieve the things you set out to.

— Franchesca Ramsey

It's important to understand you can't remove the historical context of racially charged stereotypes or slurs as much as we like to…

— Franchesca Ramsey

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

— Franchesca Ramsey

For me, like, my goal has never been, quote, unquote, 'mainstream success.' I've just always wanted to work in entertainment.

— Franchesca Ramsey

You have to realize that people are always going to be confused or sometimes threatened by someone who has the confidence to…

— Franchesca Ramsey

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

— Franchesca Ramsey

Self-esteem doesn't have to just be about the way you look; it can be about your talents and passions. All of those…

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Now I have a standard for how I make sure people do not speak to me in a way that I feel…

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I have been talking about social issues on YouTube for a long time now. I think it's very important in terms of…

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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…

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I'm embarrassed to admit that I thought the world was ending my junior year of high school after a dye job reacted…

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Black people come in so many different bodies, genders, and sexualities, so it's important that we're conscious of that so we can…

— Franchesca Ramsey

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…

— Franchesca Ramsey

For me, social media isn't just about connecting with friends and sharing photos; it's a bigger, more tangled web that's led me…

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There was a long stretch of time where I was making these videos, and everyone just thought I was a weirdo because…

— Franchesca Ramsey

People that are not happy in their offline life tend to turn to trolling to fill the void. Oftentimes, the people saying…

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I initially started making videos about my hair because I was struggling to style it and didn't know where to find help.…

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I'm very fortunate to have a husband and friends and family that are super supportive of my career in all aspects. I…

— Franchesca Ramsey

It's just not funny to disrespect other people's beliefs, backgrounds, cultures, or identities when those are deeply rooted in longstanding oppression. Jokes…

— Franchesca Ramsey

I think the beauty of the Internet is that it's giving a lot of people the opportunity to reach people around the…

— Franchesca Ramsey

The Internet is part of my job, so I have to approach it with a level of professionalism. I don't necessarily think…

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Becoming a police officer is a choice. It's not something you're born into.

— Franchesca Ramsey

In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes.

— Franchesca Ramsey

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

— Franchesca Ramsey

Black women are so very often stereotyped in pop culture.

— Franchesca Ramsey

I left acting school really hoping that I could be on a television show of some sort, working in movies in Hollywood.

— Franchesca Ramsey

I love Uniqlo for all the staples, but what I really love are the palazzo pants. They are just so flattering.

— Franchesca Ramsey

I'm somewhat wary of being called 'woke' because it feels absolute in a way that I don't think is realistic.

— Franchesca Ramsey

There are some white people who are very unhappy that I am in an interracial relationship.

— Franchesca Ramsey

I think what's been really awesome about the Internet is the ability to reach people from so many different walks of life…

— Franchesca Ramsey