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Meet the writer of Marvel’s first queer Latina superhero

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Meet the writer of Marvel’s first queer Latina superhero

America Chavez, Marvel Comics’ first queer Latina superhero, is now featured in the groundbreaking solo series “America.” The comic was written by Gabby Rivera, who has a lot in common with her title character. NewsHour Weekend’s Ivette Feliciano sat down with Rivera to talk about how her personal life contributed to the conception of Marvel’s latest superhero.

06/03/2017

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