the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice

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Alternative forms

• the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice

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Phrase

the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice

1. (slang, humorous) Expressing pride in one's black heritage.
2. (slang, humorous) Expressing a sexual preference for black people.

See also

• burn the coal, pay the toll