In 1953, Vincent O. Carter, a Black American writer, faced the challenges of racial perception during his visit to Bern, Switzerland. Despite being an accomplished individual, his presence sparked curiosity and dismay among locals, as many had never seen a Black person before. Carter’s literary contributions were largely overlooked in his lifetime, but posthumously, his works, including ‘The Bern Book’ and ‘Such Sweet Thunder,’ have garnered recognition. His struggles with racial identity and artistic acknowledgment highlight the complexities faced by marginalized artists.