SPECIAL EPISODE: The Little Mermaid of Color

MESSAGE ME HERE!In this special episode of Our True Colors, Yolandie and I discuss Disney's new live action Little Mermaid, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel. Join us for this important conversation about social expectations and redefining norms.REFERENCESThe Little Mermaid TrailerAI Technology Making Little Mermaid WhiteCharlotte La Bouff - "Man Catchin' Beignets"Racists Are Worried About the Historical Accuracy of MermaidsRELATED ARTICLESA New Ariel Inspires Joy for Young Black Girls: ‘She Looks Like Me’The Hashtag That Changed the Oscars: An Oral HistoryResearchers have found a major problem with ‘The Little Mermaid’ and other Disney moviesThe Original Version Of Cinderella Might Shock YouHere's How Disney Is Continuing To Honor Tiana, The First Black Disney PrincessCheerios ad with mixed-race family draws racist responsesDIVERSITY ON THE STAGE AND SCREENWhitney Houston CinderellaAlice in Wonderland: Sherman HemsleyAlice in Wonderland: Sammy Davis Jr.JK Rowling tells of anger at attacks on casting of black HermioneJ.K. Rowling Defends Casting Black Actress as Hermione in ‘Harry Potter’ PlayShereen Ahmed dreamed of playing Eliza Doolittle, not Princess Jasmine. Her wish came trueHEART-WARMING REACTIONSInstagram: feministTikTok: brotherboy knows what's upIf this is your first time with OTC, check out  EPISODE 1: START HERE for more background on the show. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram!Our True Colors is powered by The Culture Crucible. Go to THE HUB to learn more!Consider joining the Critical Mixed Race Studies Association!