blackness

Etymology

From Middle English blaknesse, equivalent to black + -ness.

noun

1. The state or quality of being black in colour.
   The blackness of outer space comes from the lack of anything to reflect light rather than the absence of light.
2. Any space that such colour pervades.
   Out of the blackness came some flickers of light.
3. (figurative) Darkness, gloominess; depression.
4. (figurative) The quality of being evil or dismal.
5. The state of being of African descent.
   “Black Panther” is a stunning visual and cultural achievement that takes superhero cinema where it’s never gone before by not being afraid to embrace its blackness. 2018-02-12, David Betancourt, “‘Black Panther’ fully embraces its blackness—and that's what makes it unforgettable”, in The Washington Post, archived from the original on 2018-02-12
6. The experiences and culture of African-American people.