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Marvel's Hero Project

Marvel has released their first comic featuring a transgender hero, Rebekah, as a part of their Hero project featuring everyday people making a real difference.

Not a long post, but this is a story to make me happy to see. First, that a company like Marvel is doing this is wonderful, they have huge influence and can make for a very positive voice. Second, Rebekah is just delightful, a beautiful young lady with an engaging style. See her interview here:


She's a brave young lady, making a real difference. Here's another video:

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