In the original 1989 animated classic, Ariel’s character is white, with long red hair. But as little Black girls packed movie theaters over the holiday weekend, they saw an Ariel who is very much a reflection of themselves.
In the original 1989 animated classic, Ariel’s character is white, with long red hair. But as little Black girls packed movie theaters over the holiday weekend, they saw an Ariel who is very much a reflection of themselves.