FACT:Many churches, fraternities, and nightclubs used the "brown paper bag" principle as a test for entrance. People at these organizations would take a brown paper bag and hold it against a person's skin. If a person was lighter or the same color as the bag, he or she was admitted. This has been called Shadism, which is a element of Colorism.
In this era, many people are victims of the "brown paper bag test" without them knowing. Here are a few testimonials of those who are subject to Colorism.
Courtney Gaines-Junior Psychology Major- Holy Family University
Roland Woolfork- Sophomore Biology Major- East Stroudsburg University