The Blacker the Berry
Description
Wallace Thurman's seminal Harlem Renaissance novel, "The Blacker the Berry," plunges into the complex issue of colorism within the Black community. The story follows Emma Lou, a young woman whose dark skin makes her an outcast, first in her hometown and then in the vibrant, yet still judgmental, Harlem of the 1920s. As she navigates love, loss, and the search for belonging, Emma Lou confronts the internalized racism that plagues society, revealing the painful realities of prejudice that extend beyond racial lines. This powerful and enduring work remains a vital exploration of identity, self-acceptance, and the insidious impact of skin color on human relationships.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 16, 2018
194 pages
ISBN: 9780143131878
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Details
First Published
1929
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Blacker the Berry by Wallace Thurman.