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The Little Mermaid

‘The Little Mermaid’ doesn’t take itself seriously, and neither should you
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Arts & Culture
‘The Little Mermaid’ doesn’t take itself seriously, and neither should you
“The Little Mermaid” was mired in controversy when it was announced that singer and actress Halle Bailey was cast as Disney’s new Ariel last year. Critics and internet trolls were enraged that the fantasy creature and former animated character was played by an African American actress. The sad thing is the trolls took the movie more seriously than necessary.
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Opinion
No room for Black folk
It is important for people in America to come to grips with the reality that there is just no room for Black folk in a world envisioned by certain white folk. This is a problem that must be recognized, and a problem for which a solution must be found.
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