True Colors
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"True Colors" is an episode from the third season of That's So Raven that aired on February 4, 2005. The episode garnered attention for dealing with the subject of racial discrimination.[1]
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[edit] Plot summary
Raven and Chelsea apply for jobs at their favorite clothing store in the mall while Cory struggles over writing a school report for Black History Month. Neither sibling can actually see the relevance of African American history in their lives.
[edit] Main Plot
At the mall, Raven does exceptionally well on her interview. Chelsea, on the other hand, is less than impressive. When Chelsea gets the job, Raven is beside herself. She cannot imagine why she did not get the job, but then has a psychic vision of the store manager saying that she does not hire black people. Raven tells her parents about the unjust situation but feels that there is nothing that she can do about it. With her parents' encouragement, Raven, Chelsea and Eddie devise a plan. They enlist the help of a local television reporter to reveal the manager's discriminatory policies. Chelsea reports to work with a hidden camera in her hat. A disguised Raven and Eddie help her record the evidence that they need, and the store manager is later exposed in a television report and fired.[1]
[edit] Subplot
Meanwhile, Cory falls asleep in front of his computer while working on his report. Fredrick Douglass and other prominent African American historical figures appear to him in a dream / fantasy sequence. They show Cory the contributions of African Americans in every aspect of life. Cory wakes up inspired and completes his report.
The siblings' experiences help them learn to appreciate the contributions that African Americans have made. Raven and Cory sit down with their parents and friends for a soul food meal to celebrate Black History Month.
[edit] Visions
- Raven's vision in this episode is the owner of the store saying "I don't hire black people". [1]
[edit] Miscellaneous
- Allusions
- This episode title is also a 1980's song by Cyndi Lauper. Lauper guest starred on another TSR episode called Art Breaker.
- Appearances
- Devika Parikh - Reporter
- Nivia Davis - Madame C.J. Walker
- Devon Odessa - Chloe
- Goofs
- They said Harriet Tubman invented the Underground Railroad, but she didn't.
- When the Manager tells Chelsea that she doesn't hire black people, she's looking right at us meaning she was looking at the camera, which is in Chelsea's hat. Her eyes should be looking a bit below us, where Chelsea's eyes would be.
- Episode Notes
- Raven's own dad, Christopher B. Pearman, directed the episode.
- Nivia Davis who plays Madame C.J. Walker is a production assistant on the show.
- Rondell Sheridan plays Fredrick Douglass, while T'Keyah Crystal Keymah plays Bessie Coleman.
- In this episode, Raven-Symone shows more of her acting ability by being able to play a man. Raven also dresses up as man in many other episodes.
- This episode, while still in touch with its traditional slap-stick comedy, shows a more serious side.
- Some of this episode takes place in a mall, rarely happened in the series.
- Many historic black people were mentioned in this episode including: Frederick Douglass, Bessie Coleman, Scott Joplin, Garrett Morgan, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, Madam C.J. Walker, Althea Gibson, Marcus Garvey, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Jesse Owens.[1]
- Trivia
- This episode was aired during Black History Month.[1]
- Disney Channel Asia first aired this on January 1 2005 along with Psychic Eye for the Sloppy Guy and Five Finger Discount.
- Raven's ringtone is the tune of the That's So Raven theme song.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- "True Colours" TV.com's That's So Raven Episode Guide, May 11, 2007.
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