You've certainly heard of racism before, but have you heard of "colorism"? MTV Decoded's Franchesca Ramsey takes issue with what she sees as vestiges of white supremacy within minority communities. Is colorism real, and is it really a tool of white oppression? Lauren speaks her mind.

<p>You've certainly heard of racism before, but have you heard of "colorism"? MTV Decoded's Franchesca Ramsey takes issue with what she sees as vestiges of white supremacy within minority communities. Is colorism real, and is it really a tool of white oppression? Lauren speaks her mind.</p>

Elitists operating in pop culture, establishment politics, and the mainstream media have decided that their opinions are the correct ones, dismissing anyone who disagrees with them as intolerant or uninformed. While other commentators may be vying for insider clout, Lauren Chen is one "pseudo-intellectual" who's happy to be on the outside.

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