True Colors (That's So Raven)
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| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 10 |
| Guest stars | Devon Odessa Nivia Davis Devika Parikh |
| Written by | Michael Carrington |
| Directed by | Christopher B. Pearman |
| Production no. | 303 |
| Original airdate | February 4, 2005 |
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"True Colors" is an episode from the third season of That's So Raven.
[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.
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.
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] Episode Notes
- Raven's own dad, Christopher B. Pearman, directed the episode.
- There is a song called "True Colors", sung by Cyndi Lauper. Lauper guest starred on another TSR episode called "Art Breaker".
- 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.
- Raven's ringtone is the tune of the That's So Raven theme song.
