The Oprah Winfrey Show: Black for A Day | Full Episode | OWN

After reading the memoir "Black Like Me," a white teen darkens his skin and goes undercover as a Black man to experience life as a member of a different race. This program won an NAACP Image Award. (Original air date: January 16, 2012)

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[medinahhagan-morgan]

“It’s the day to day wearing down of the spirit!” .

[coreypatrick]

No one anywhere in the whole world believes it until they live it. The stories I could tell.

[AngelaM]

This story is still relevant today.

Discrimination still exists from the top all the way to the bottom of the totem pole.

[mariebrunson]

All by the Grace of God has kept the black race. Love my black brothers and sisters.

[denardjones]

STILL accurate and 100% Credible in 2023!

[thetvzone]

Oprah needs to interview him 30 yrs later

[AntoinetteMPetty]

I still cry in 2023 as I did when this episode first aired. People want believe things have changed but, unfortunately, it really haven't. It's a shame 🫠

[lt]

I never saw this episode of Oprah. Thanks for posting.

[GeneralHafeezah]

Great Show needs to be done so much more! This show needs to play in all high schools

[karlabanks]

Very accurate. I remember this in real time & thought how wonderful Oprah was to bring this to light.

[Nature_Due]

I’ve always loved Oprah’s energy. She really has been a powerfully positive influence on this world. ❤

[tobeornottobe]

20:26 brilliant. ‘I’m not gonna let the ignorance of society affect how I live my life. ‘ well said.

[Isek]

She was worried that her white child would be treated like an actual black and end up killed by the police or in jail. She just to nice to say it.

[jilldowding-walker]

I remember this episode. It remains as true today as it was then!
Another episode I remember was a lady who made an experiment by dividing the audience into those who had blue eyes from brown eyes. I would love to see this one again!

[lozarkderccy]

Lawrence speaking facts. Actually everyone was. This episode is so good and still relevant AF. It’s sad really.

[ms.suzylucy]

This show reminded me of a lot of the racism that I have experienced simply living in the predominantly white county here in Maryland (2023) for almost four years. Oftentimes, I truly believe that things will never change and I’m constantly reminded that we haven’t come all that far after all.

[Midnight_manna]

I remember when this episode first aired. Still very relevant today, in 2023.

[brookeally]

I love Oprah! Sadly a lot hasn’t changed. Everyone needs to watch this.

[alejandromatias]

I started laughing when she said he was black for a week and he couldn't take it .

[nubian]

As a black woman, I don’t go where I am not welcome,