I've seen people post things like "I don't see black and white, I see you", or "I'm colorblind", etc. While I understand the intention and appreciate the sentiment, I think it's slightly misguided. If you want to truly respect a person, you kind of have to recognize their skin color. It's part of our identity. No matter how much you try to hide, assimilate, whitewash, etc., there is always a part of you that recognizes skin color. To ignore it is to miss an opportunity to celebrate diversity, to learn about and enjoy culture, and to truly understand a person's inner struggle in this difficult world.
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