The romantic storylines in Black No More are used to critique:

While not a romantic lead, the scientist who invented the procedure acts as the catalyst for the entire plot, fundamentally altering the "marriage market" of America by making race a fluid, mechanical property rather than a biological one. Themes in Romantic Narrative

The central romantic arc follows (later Matthew Fisher ) and Helen Givens .

The story begins with Max, an African American veteran, being rejected by a white woman named Helen Givens in a Harlem cabaret because of his race.

The central marriage highlights how personal identity is often sacrificed for social and economic gain.

When their baby is born with a "mulatto" appearance, Matthew finally confesses his true identity. In a satirical twist on "true love," Helen does not care about his heritage, and the family flees to Mexico to live together. Supporting Relationships