Captain America can be an Asian man. Captain America can be a woman. Captain America could be anyone who stands for the ideals that Captain America stands for,” said Captain America comic book writer Mark Waid.

Anthony Mackie, who stars in Marvel's "Captain America," said in a recent interview that his race has not hindered him from getting roles in Hollywood.

Brave New World, Anthony Mackie returns to his high-flying character Sam Wilson. But he’s no longer the Falcon — this time around, he’s taken up the mantle of Captain America. The film arrives

Anthony Mackie believes his casting as the first Black Captain America typifies “the American dream”. His journey represents a significant milestone in Marvel’s comic book history spanning over eight decades.