This essay provides a critical analysis of Wallace Thurman's novel, 'The Blacker the Berry,' focusing on the protagonist, Emma Lou, and her experiences with racial discrimination within the Black community. The essay examines the double jeopardy faced by black women due to both their skin tone and gender. It explores how Emma Lou's dark skin leads to marginalization and societal challenges, including difficulties in finding a partner and facing prejudice from within her own community. The essay also delves into the internalization of racial attitudes and the impact of colorism, highlighting how lighter-skinned individuals sometimes receive preferential treatment. Ultimately, the analysis underscores the novel's portrayal of the complexities of identity, the damaging effects of internalized racism, and the struggles of black women in a society marked by prejudice. The essay also reviews the impact of the colour discrimination among the black community for garnering more support and acceptance from the white community tends to jeopardize the group solidarity among the community itself. Not only the personal life but also the economic prospects of the ones with darker skin gets jeopardized and this shows that racial mindset has been internalized by the Black community.
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