Online Misconceptions of Race: When "White Passing" Gets Confused with Lighter Skin

In a video posted on May 10th, 2025, from the US, creator housecatchronicles humorously discusses the frequent misidentification of Jurnee Smollett as "white passing" on social media. The creator points out the difference between being lightskinned and actually "passing" as white. "Y'all don't know the difference between white passing and light skinned," she states, highlighting the misunderstanding of racial ambiguity online. The creator's personal experience of never being mistaken for white in real life adds a layer of contrast to the online phenomenon. This video sparks a conversation about how online platforms can distort perceptions of race and identity.