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Origin of Everything: What Is Racial Passing?

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The video, titled "Origin of Everything: What is Racial Passing?" from the "Origin of Everything" series, explores the complex history and significance of racial passing in the United States. It sets historical context by discussing the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 and the strategies some Chinese immigrants used to enter the U.S. through racial passing. The video delves into key concepts, such as the social and legal benefits linked to passing and its impact on class and race dynamics, using cases like Plessy v. Ferguson and the Brown v. Board of Education. With references to Professor Allyson Hobbs' book "A Chosen Exile" and other notable figures, the video addresses various narratives and consequences of racial passing. Its educational importance lies in elucidating systemic racial issues and fostering historical understanding, stimulating critical reflection on race and identity.