It’s not unusual in American conversations on race for somebody to proclaim, “I don’t see color,” as his or her own personal credo on the matter. It sounds, on its surface, like an admirable quality.

NEW YORK – "Ooh, I'm so smiley," actor Alex Weisman laughs after filming a scene, flanked by his scene partners, both humans and Muppets. Last week marked one of the first days since COVID-19 shut ...