What did Miguel say about the color of a persons skin in Esperanza rising?

Miguel doesn't explicitly say anything about the color of a person's skin in Esperanza Rising. The novel focuses on Esperanza's experiences as a Mexican-American girl navigating the complexities of poverty, immigration, and cultural identity in the United States.

While Miguel's character is important to Esperanza's journey, the novel doesn't center on issues of race in the way you might be thinking. The focus is on the challenges and triumphs of Esperanza's own life and her growing sense of self.

Perhaps you are thinking of another character or another part of the novel? Could you provide more context or details about the scene you're thinking of?