The Blacker the Berry: A Novel of Negro Life

Exploring themes of colorism and racial discrimination, this groundbreaking novel follows Emma Lou Morgan, a young black woman with dark skin. Beginning in Boise, Idaho, Emma Lou's journey takes her to college at USC and then to Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance. Confronted with discrimination from lighter-skinned African Americans, she navigates her identity and learns to embrace her skin color, ultimately seeking fulfillment in her life amidst societal challenges.