Seeing Clearly: Inclusion Lessons From Marvel and Diversity Concepts From Aerospace

Inclusion in Action: 3 Inclusion Hacks from Marvel Comics’ Sam Wilson, Kamala Khan, & Miles Morales

When Tony Revolori was cast as Flash Thompson in Spider-Man: Homecoming, not everyone was thrilled. In the comics, Flash was originally depicted as a tall, blonde, white bully. Tony, a Guatemalan-American actor, didn’t fit that mold, and the backlash was swift, with many fans criticizing the casting decision based solely on his ethnicity. But then Stan Lee, the legendary creator of Spider-Man and Flash Thompson, stepped in. He offered Tony words of encouragement, emphasizing that the essence of the character mattered far more than physical appearance. For Tony, this affirmation from the character's creator was... REST OF ARTICLE HERE

From our podcast: Jeremy Watts (Aerospace & Aviation Business Development)

On this week's new episode, Jeremy Watts shared about how stepping into diverse spaces revealed unexpected commonalities, ultimately showing that diversity isn't just about differences. Check out the quick <1 min clip here ! For a deeper dive into paying the price of success, catch the entire episode here.

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