‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Reminds Us That Black Superheroes Need to Fly Solo

Here’s hoping Anthony Mackie and crew can soar with it

“But how far is Marvel willing to delve into race? It seems like The Falcon and the Winter Soldier wants to tackle the issue in a way that makes sense to the established universe, which is somewhat puzzling. Except for a handful of remarks scattered throughout the films, there’s no significant mention of race within the MCU. In a universe of aliens, magicians, gods, and other imaginary beings, dealing with everyday microaggressions and discrimination is probably not high on the list of priorities. Without any previous indication of how race factors into the lives of such characters, it seems like a superficial pass. The writers room will have to justify how racism suddenly became a ‘thing’ within the series — an enormous and unenviable task.” — Seve Chambers

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‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Reminds Us That Black Superheroes Need to Fly Solo