"the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice" meaning in English

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Phrase

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice.wav
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  1. (slang, humorous) Expressing pride in one's black heritage. Tags: humorous, slang
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  2. (slang, humorous) Expressing a sexual preference for black people. Tags: humorous, slang Synonyms: the darker the berry, the sweeter the juice Related terms: burn the coal, pay the toll
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