Blacker the Berry Framed:Unframed As shoes for your feet

As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace

and the faces of the captors and slaves who made the journey

But in her eyes glimmers an unwavering determination

Created to make sure your friends know how much they mean to you

Michelle Alexander

Blacker the Berry Framed:Unframed As shoes for your feetThe phrase "the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice" is a powerful expression that emerged as an empowering mantra during an era when colorism was more rampant within the Black community due to segregation and racism. Historically, lighter skin was often associated with privilege and status while darker skin was negatively stereotyped and marginalized. This phrase served as a counter narrative, asserting that dark skin is not only beautiful but