She’s mesmerized by the beautiful mermaid who looks like her. Eyes big, mouth open, forming the cutest little “O” as she smiles, then squeals, in delight…
Meanwhile rage builds. As the child claps her hands, 1.5 million adults click “dislike” buttons.
The mermaid’s top is purple, her well-known tail, green- even has the famous red hair and beautiful singing voice.
However, the little mermaid has Black skin. This changes everything… Even under the sea, our imaginations still only go so far.