Black no more

Author: George S. Schuyler

Description:

"Black No More" by George S. Schuyler "Black No More" by George S. Schuyler is a satirical novel published in 1931 that explores themes of race and identity in America. The story follows Dr. Junius Crookman, an African American scientist who invents a machine capable of transforming Black people into white. The protagonist, Max Disher, undergoes the procedure and becomes white, adopting the name Matthew Fisher. As the machine's popularity grows, the novel humorously and critically examines the consequences of this radical change on American society, race relations, and social structures. Schuyler uses sharp wit and irony to highlight the absurdities and injustices of racism, making "Black No More" a provocative and thought-provoking work.