Many in the United States use the word "caucasian" to describe white people, but the word has a disturbing origin. Franchesca Ramsey breaks down the racist history attached to the word, and makes a clear case for eliminating it from our vocabularies.
Black folks who speak a certain way are often accused of "sounding white." This question of authenticity is meant to be an insult, and they can stir feelings of insecurity in POC.
Watch Franchesca Ramsey and the Decoded team break down the ridiculousness of "sounding white."
In the latest installment of MTV News Decoded, Francesca Ramsey tackles the question "Is Nicki Minaj a Good Role Model?" Nicki recently landed a TV deal with ABC family, leaving some questioning if the rapper is an ideal representation of Black womanhood.
