The Devil Wears Prada: A Metaphor for the Willful Ignorance of My Whiteness
<p>The cerulean sweater monologue from 2006 blockbuster The Devil Wears Prada makes me think of all the ways my life was chosen for me by people I don’t even know over centuries of systemic and institutionalized racism. Let’s get a refresh on the dialogue between fashion mogul, Miranda Priestly, and lowly assistant, Andy Sachs:</p>
<p><strong>Miranda Priestly: </strong>Something funny?</p>
<p><strong>Andy Sachs:</strong> No, no, nothing. Y’know, it’s just that both those belts look exactly the same to me. Y’know, I’m still learning about all this stuff.</p>
<p><a href="https://theopt-in.medium.com/the-devil-wears-prada-a-metaphor-for-the-willful-ignorance-of-my-whiteness-cf296b36f7bb"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>