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10 Excuses Used to Deny Racism Debunked

Franchesca reviews 10 common excuses used by people trying to justify their racist behavior.

Why Color Blindness Will Not End Racism

Franchesca shows how "color blindness" is harmful and how BIPOC suffer disproportionately in education, real estate and employment.

Why Racism Isn't Just a Southern Problem

Franchesca introduces three methods by which racism was maintained in the Nothern and Western U.S., not just in the South, including the creation of sundown towns and redlining.

When Did You Realize Your Race?

Franchesca and friends recall when they became aware of their races.

Five Excuses for Slavery That Need to Stop

Franchesca digs into some of the excuses for slavery, including Bill O'Reilly's quip that it wasn't "so bad."

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