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The Blacker the Berry

Wallace Thurman

Narrated by Jenna Stauber

Released
December 11, 2025
Length
5 hrs 38 mins
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Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
SNR Audio
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In The Blacker the Berry, the story follows Emma Lou Morgan, a young woman grappling with her internalized racism in a society that often favors lighter skin tones. Set in the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Harlem, Emma Lou's journey from self-loathing to self-acceptance poignantly examines the pain of being judged by skin color, not only by society but also within her own community. As she searches for her identity amidst the racial awakening of the era, Emma Lou faces the harsh realities of prejudice that shape her experiences and relationships.
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