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The History of Blackness Is Entwined With Blue 

Last updated: January 30, 2025 7:18 am
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Imani Perry’s book “Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People” delves into the complex history of Blackness and the way it has been perceived and portrayed throughout the centuries. Perry explores the deep contradictions and tensions that have surrounded Black people, their bodies, and their labor, from the colonial era to modern times.

One of the central themes in Perry’s book is the idea of possession, desire, and revulsion when it comes to Blackness. She examines how Black people have been both desired and devalued, often simultaneously, throughout history. Perry references historical figures like Jeanne Duval, the mistress of Charles Baudelaire, who was objectified and exoticized in art and literature. Duval’s light-skinned appearance and supposed blue-blackness under her skin became a source of fascination for Baudelaire and his contemporaries.

Perry also delves into the ways in which Blackness has been commodified and consumed, from diamond mining in South Africa to fabric advertisements that used derogatory terms like “nigger head boucle.” She highlights how objects, colors, and even alcoholic beverages have been imbued with racial connotations and stereotypes, perpetuating harmful and dehumanizing narratives about Black people.

The book further explores the ambivalence and contradictions that have characterized the relationship between Black people and the dominant culture. Perry discusses the ways in which Black entertainers have been asked to embody both caricatures and exotics, navigating a treacherous terrain of pleasure and denigration in their art and performances.

Ultimately, Perry’s work challenges readers to confront the deep-seated biases and prejudices that have shaped perceptions of Blackness throughout history. By shining a light on the complexities and contradictions of race, identity, and power, “Black in Blues” invites us to reexamine our understanding of race and racism in society today.

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