Topic: Brown Paper Bag Test

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Belching Freon
Episode 1348 3:07:12 - 3:08:30

1348: Belching Freon

Brown Paper Bag Test, Historical Colorism

The "brown paper bag test" was a historical form of colorism used in some African American institutions, such as Howard University, to determine social eligibility based on skin tone. This topic was explored in depth on the "Mo Facts with Adam Curry" podcast, illustrating that internal racial prejudices have a long and complex history.