The black Little Mermaid, an ode to representation

Actress Halle Bailey has been facing racist backlash for starring as princess Ariel in Disney’s new live-action rendition of The little Mermaid.

Bailey shared her insights on the importance of representation for black girls and boys on the big screen.

“Yeah, it feels so surreal and amazing to know that our version of this film is going to be this new generation’s first kind of impression of it. And, you know, we are just so grateful….