I think Miles is going to learn past the faux-colorblindness through the course of the story.
Or at least I hope.
"Race is a social construct, they say. And I remind them that money is a social construct, too. Social constructs have power." — DeRay Mckesson
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"Race is a social construct, they say. And I remind them that money is a social construct, too. Social constructs have power." — DeRay Mckesson
I believe Bendis is showing a very real world thing. Similar to the topics of how black actors are cast as traditionally white characters, most recent example is Idris Elba being casted as the gunslinger Roland Deschain in the upcoming Dark Tower movie, or the reactions people had to Finn being a "black" storm trooper in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. You will always have people on both sides of the spectrum showing their disdain or advocating their excitement for diversity. But while one side does have their hearts in the right place their message may not come out in the way they were hoping. Even a message of positive diversity and be muddied by unintentional labeling. And while race can't be ignored in some of these issues, making it the focal point can at times be a minefield and could accidently do more damage than good. I think Bendis' message kind of like this, the character of a person first, with their race being a secondary thought. And if you are ever the subject of such a message don't be so swayed by opinions of others and just keep being "you" first and foremost.
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"Race is a social construct, they say. And I remind them that money is a social construct, too. Social constructs have power." — DeRay Mckesson
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Yeah I get and I agree it would be nice but I also see why he wishes he wasn't just identified as that.
As it should be. I live with people that are split on this discussion in general.
I don't see anything wrong with it but I understand why someone wouldn't like it.
We need better comics
This is what I'm expecting too....
I think Miles is about to get the "wake up call" that a lot of young black kids get around his age. You also can't have Miles exposing any colorblind sentiment given everything Sam Wilson is going through and the fact that Sam has taken on a mentor role with Miles.....Plus Miles dad wouldn't go far that, especially given him background.
Neither the patronizing superiority that is happy to see a man of color doing well or the outright disdain for it comes from a good place of the heart. Both types of people need to look beyond skin color completely when making value judgements. Easier said than done, though, so its good to see this topic broached in the comic.
Bolded part is my favorite part of your quote.
Every day is a gift, not a given right.