once you go black, you never go back
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Meaning · English
Once someone has had sexual intercourse with a black person they will not want to return to having sexual intercourse with nonblack people.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"You really think she likes me?" I asked.
"What do you think? You know what they say! Once you go black, you never go back!" Zac said rhythmically.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “once you go black, you never go back” mean?
Once someone has had sexual intercourse with a black person they will not want to return to having sexual intercourse with nonblack people.
Is “once you go black, you never go back” formal or informal?
once you go black, you never go back is generally informal.