Examples of 'pass for white' in a sentence

Meaning of "pass for white"

pass for white - This phrase is often used in the context of racial identity, where someone of non-white descent is perceived or mistaken for being white based on their appearance or mannerisms

How to use "pass for white" in a sentence

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pass for white
I can not pass for white.
The tourist and the artist are allowed to pass for white.
She can pass for white.
It's a sickness in your brain just like if you were trying to pass for white.
Because they pass for white and they are smarter.
This young woman could pass for white.
They pass for white.
She had light skin, and could pass for White.
He can pass for white.
If you are fair like Kay, them fellas reckon she could pass for white.
Today the need to pass for white has no benefit.
Fredi Washington, the black actress who played Peola, was light enough to pass for white.
I pass for white.
Like to know why anybody light enough to pass for white WOULDN'T be.
Those who could pass for white had the advantage of " white privilege.

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It 's about being able to pass for white.
This bright pink can almost pass for white yet is noticeably warmer.
It 's a sickness, like if you were trying to pass for white.
It 's easy for a Negro to pass for white.
It 's a sickness in your brain, just like trying to pass for white.
He, like other members of their family, could pass for white.
She parades as sister to you, but she 's so light, she can pass for white.
You do . It 's a sickness, like if you were trying to pass for white.
Well, you do not look gay, so I guess we can both pass for white people.
Well, you do not look gay, so I guess we could both pass for white people.
It 's what some light-skinned black folks do . They pass for white.
The doorman won't even let me in. I can't pass for white.

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