Charles Ramsey, race, class and social media
About the Episode
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.
Aired:
05/08/13
| Expires: | Runtime: 26m 57s
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