'The Blacker the Berry' by Wallace Thurman examines the ways that colorism shapes lives and explores what it means to be dark skinned and a woman. The Novel follows Emma Lou, who moves to Harlem only to find that many of the same prejudice regarding her skin color was not limited to just her family and the place she grew up. examining how the effects of colorism impact every aspect of her life from romance to social interaction the novel takes a deep dive into its subject matter, never shying away from discussing its themes in their entirety.