race is often code for class in the US—today's example

I just came across this sentence inCan Bernie Sanders Be Less White?: Vermont is this bizarre state that cares about the issues that are important toAfrican Americanswhile also being nearly devoid of black people. The writer,Barrett Holmes Pitner, identifies as a young black guy. He's discussing the fact that because poverty is disproportionately "of color", class issues matter enormously