# Uncle Joe — The Blacker the Berry character guide

> Uncle Joe in The Blacker the Berry by Wallace Thurman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Joe

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-emma-lou

## Who they are

Emma Lou's uncle in Boise.

## Relationships

### [Emma Lou Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blacker_the_berry_se/characters/emma_lou_morgan)

_family_

Uncle Joe is Emma Lou's supportive uncle who provides her with guidance and a place to stay.

### [Emma Lou Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blacker_the_berry_se/characters/emma_lou_morgan)

_family_

Uncle Joe is Emma Lou's supportive uncle who provides her with guidance and a place to stay.

### [Emma Lou Morgan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blacker_the_berry_se/characters/emma_lou_morgan)

_family_

Uncle Joe is Emma Lou's supportive uncle who provides her with guidance and a place to stay.

## In the story

### [The Blacker the Berry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blacker_the_berry_se/chapters/the-blacker-the-berry)

Emma Lou's uncle, who represents the older generation's views on color and status.

### [Part I: Emma Lou](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_blacker_the_berry_se/chapters/part-i-emma-lou)

Emma Lou's uncle who advocates for her to attend college in Los Angeles, believing a larger city will offer her more opportunities and less color prejudice.

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