SPECIAL EPISODE: The Little Mermaid of Color
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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.
REFERENCES
- The Little Mermaid Trailer
- AI Technology Making Little Mermaid White
- Charlotte La Bouff - "Man Catchin' Beignets"
- Racists Are Worried About the Historical Accuracy of Mermaids
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