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Marvel's new Iron Man is 15-year-old black girl

Comic book maker Marvel has revealed a super smart 15-year-old black girl will be replacing Tony Stark as Iron Man in an upcoming storyline. Riri Williams is a Chicago-born science genius studying at MIT. She made her debut earlier this year.

We spoke to 大象传媒 Radio 1 entertainment reporter Chi Chi Izundu about the huge reaction the decision has had online, with many welcoming it as a step forward for diversity.

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