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Charles Ramsey, race, class and social media

Special | 26m 57s

Charles Ramsey of Cleveland, Ohio rescued three women ...

Earlier this week, Charles Ramsey of Cleveland, Ohio rescued three women and a six year old who had been held captive by his neighbor for a decade. But it was the interview Ramsey gave to a reporter on the scene that day that made him an internet sensation. Within hours, he was trending on Twitter and the subject of numerous autotune creations.

05/09/2013 | Rating NR

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Basic Black

Charles Ramsey, race, class and social media

Special | 26m 57s

Earlier this week, Charles Ramsey of Cleveland, Ohio rescued three women and a six year old who had been held captive by his neighbor for a decade. But it was the interview Ramsey gave to a reporter on the scene that day that made him an internet sensation. Within hours, he was trending on Twitter and the subject of numerous autotune creations.

05/09/2013 | Rating NR

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