David Betancourt

Comic Culture Reporter, Washington Post

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“Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Moses Ingram has received hundreds of racist and misogynistic hate messages.

Racism facing Moses Ingram isn’t new for ‘Star Wars’ universe

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Moses Ingram has received hundreds of racist and misogynistic hate messages.

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Characters including The Falcon, Winter Soldier, Loki, Ms. Marvel and Hawkeye are all expected to have series streaming on Disney+.

‘WandaVision’ and ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ are expanding the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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