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The racist backlash over increased diversity in The Little Mermaid and Lord of the Rings, explained - Vox
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Kenidra4Humanity on Twitter: "Let's get #BlackPrincessAriel trending to show support our for Princess Ariel being played by a young woman of color, Halle Bailey. It doesn't seem "typical" to you but for
Why does Disney feel the need to cast black actress and actors for white roles, for example Halle Bailey as Ariel in the Little Mermaid? - Quora
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Black Ariel backlash: Jodi Benson - The Little Mermaid's original voice for Ariel - Freeform, and other actors defend casting black actress Halle Bailey in live action movie - CBS News
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