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The Internet is an actual dumpster fire.
In many ways, being yourself is dispelling stereotypes.
Sounds cliched, but I can't survive without my calendar.
Black women are so very often stereotyped in pop culture.
What I love most about SZA's music is her unflinching vulnerability.
Becoming a police officer is a choice. It's not something you're born into.
When I started in 2007, YouTube was just a fun hobby for others and myself.
For whatever reason, illiteracy continues to plague the racist troll community.
As much as we try to deny it, media plays a huge part in how we view the world.
In reality, there are tons of unrepresented voices that we don't see in comedy.
I think that's the thing I love about making content online - you get instant response.
I create videos for my YouTube channel Chescaleigh and for 'Decoded,' a series with MTV.
Beauty is really cool because it's something that can make you feel good about yourself.
Social media isn't as quaint as it was when I started my Livejournal back in high school.
There are some white people who are very unhappy that I am in an interracial relationship.
My hair videos are usually styling videos answering people's questions about natural hair.
I like to think my work is furthering black culture by educating and empowering black people.
My ultimate goal is to make people laugh and make them think, which isn't always an easy task.
'Lemonade' resonated with me, and I love the direction Beyonce is going with her music and her career.
The biggest thing I try to do is to unplug and give myself time away from social media and the Internet.
Self-care is really about taking care of you and focusing on feeling good about yourself - mind and body.
People feel really uncomfortable talking about race and identity, largely because the subject is so taboo.
I'm somewhat wary of being called 'woke' because it feels absolute in a way that I don't think is realistic.
I enjoy working out because I struggle with anxiety, and exercise has been a great way for me to combat that.
I love Uniqlo for all the staples, but what I really love are the palazzo pants. They are just so flattering.
I think that the most important thing when it comes to achieving your dreams is just that you have to be realistic.
I left acting school really hoping that I could be on a television show of some sort, working in movies in Hollywood.
Growing up, I was constantly labeled an 'oreo' by my black peers because of my proper speech and 'valley girl accent.'
Whether you have locs, natural hair, wear a relaxer, or rock wigs and weaves, thinning edges can be a frustrating issue.
Black women come with all sorts of personalities. So it's time for media to wise up and show us in all of our complexity.
For me, like, my goal has never been, quote, unquote, 'mainstream success.' I've just always wanted to work in entertainment.
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 so inspired by people like Issa Rae who started on YouTube or Abbi and Ilana from 'Broad City' who also started on YouTube.
You create content because you love it, not necessarily because you're looking for fame or know what it will potentially lead to.
It took me years to realize that 'normal' is actually super boring and that being myself was harder but infinitely more rewarding.
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 believe there's a huge conflict of interest when local prosecutors investigate cases of police violence within their own communities.
With 'Decoded,' the goal is to just keep pushing forward and challenging ourselves to tackle important subjects in creative and funny ways.
I'm obsessed with cute gym clothes in bright bold prints, so as soon as Mara Hoffman expanded into activewear, I knew my wallet was in danger.
What's really great about social media is we have tremendous access, and there's a wealth of information about the people that we admire online.
I think what's been really awesome about the Internet is the ability to reach people from so many different walks of life and stages in their life.
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.
It's important to understand you can't remove the historical context of racially charged stereotypes or slurs as much as we like to pretend that we can.
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.
My channel is an opportunity to give people a new perspective on natural hair. Love what you have and work with what you've got. I think that's really important.
'Stop playing the victim.' - unless you've been cast in a community theater production of 'Law & Order: SVU,' I'm not sure why anyone would choose to play victim.
I have really long legs, so I like cropped pants that make it look like I intentionally wanted my pants short instead of pants that happen to be too short for me.
For me, at least with my parents, I feel that they wanted me to have all the opportunities that they did not have, and for them, that meant going to private school.
If you're brave enough to search 'Franchesca Ramsey' on YouTube, you'll find a sea of ranting white dudes pinning the 'angry black woman' stereotype onto my smiling face.
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.