The pervasive idea that the avowed jew hating national socialist Notch would have designed Steve to be non white, let alone a nigger has annoying longevity. Steve is a blue eyed, brown haired, light tanned European. Wouldn't be surprised if he's based on hunter gatherer aesthetic
Vivziepop was touched by God himself, designed this character with pure divine intervention then proceeded to make the most tumblr fanfic show of all time to compensate.