Is Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ trailer a modern-day doll test?

Wakanda News Details

Is Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ trailer a modern-day doll test?

OPINION: Watching viral clips of young Black girls seeing themselves in Halle Bailey’s rendition of Ariel is more promising than what studies observed in the 1940s.

The post Is Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ trailer a modern-day doll test? appeared first on TheGrio.

Source: theGrio

You may also like

Rihanna’s Nonprofit Donates $11 Million To Racial Justice Initiatives

One of the Clara Lionel Foundation’s latest efforts is centered on fighting police brutality and supporting organizations focused on criminal justice

fave

Source: NewsOne

FULL TEXT: Civic, business groups write political leaders over crime consensus

Several civic and business groups have written an open letter to Jamaica’s two main political leaders expressing concern over the delay in advancing discussion on a national crime

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

GCAA issues temporary ban on flying drones over G’town

Following a request by security agencies, a temporary ban has been placed on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, over Georgetown and a section of the East Bank of

fave

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

The Mental Health Toll of Current Events

In the past few months, the topic of mental health became a common one as many people have experienced new levels of stress and

fave

Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper

Environmental justice means racial justice, say activists

Tackling systemic racism is fundamental to achieving environmental and climate justice, according to leading activists, as Covid-19 disparities and the global uprising against police brutality lay bare the ramifications of racial inequalities in every sphere of

fave

Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information

The History Of Juneteenth, And Why It Is Relevant Today

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with poet and lawyer CeLillianne Green about the history behind Juneteenth and what it means at this

fave

Source: Stories About Black History

PNC showing utter contempt for loyal followers

For frankly speaking, that’s what the leadership of my old party, the People’s National Congress (PNC) – now masquerading as some “APNU” – has been doing to its loyal but susceptible tribal political

fave

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Court of Appeal to rule Monday in challenge to GECOM declaration

The Guyana Court of Appeal is to rule on Monday at 1.30 pm in the case brought by Eslyn David against GECOM and the Chief Election Officer seeking to stop the declaration of the results of the March 2nd general

fave

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Milwaukee County on Pace to Surpass Overdose Record Again in 2020

Over the course of the next six days, there would be 16 more cases similar to hers: People found dead or dying in locales across the city— the faces of a drug overdose tally on pace to shatter last year’s record high of 418 in Milwaukee

fave

Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper

Rapper Hurricane Chris Charged With Murder In Louisiana

Source: Shreveport Police

fave

Source: NewsOne

Seven Locations for Free COVID-19 Testing in Oakland

WOHC does walk-up testing outdoors and is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30

fave

Source: Post News Group | PNG-0

After Floyd death, a reckoning for immigrant store owners

Since the police killing, IMAN has partnered with the Muslim AntiRacism Collaborative, a racial justice education organization, to launch “Corner Store Witnesses,” a new training curriculum aimed at nonblack Muslim business

fave

Source: South Florida Times

SA bank accounts of alleged bitcoin scammer frozen

Investors who entrusted their money to Breedt approached the Eastern Cape High Court in Port Elizabeth for a relief order after numerous promises by Breedt over the past seven months to have their money paid out were allegedly not

fave

Source: https://www.news24.com

Taco Bell Employee Is Fired For ‘Black Lives Matter’ Protective Mask

Source: Facebook / Denzel Skinner

fave

Source: NewsOne

Another weekend in detention for Dr Blyden after magistrate failed to show up

In their publication they explained

fave

Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News

Will Smith gets emotional on Father’s Day episode of 'Red Table Talk'

fave

Source: theGrio

Indian Olympic Association to review Li Ning deal amid China protests

NEW DELHI, (Reuters) – The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will review its tie-up with sportswear maker Li Ning following a public backlash against Chinese companies though Vivo will stay on as title sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL), sports officials told

fave

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Injuries at protests draw scrutiny to use of police weaponry

But the now-familiar scenes of U.S. police officers in riot gear clashing with protesters at Lafayette Park across from the White House and in other cities have police critics charging that the weaponry too often escalates tensions and hurts innocent

fave

Source: theGrio

Man accused of engaging cops in shootout freed

Cornel Wilkins, who was accused of engaging the police in a shoot-out, injuring one of the cops, has been freed by the Gun

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

Trump vows to end Dream Act despite court ruling

WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) — President Donald Trump said yesterday that he will renew his Administration's effort to end legal protections for young immigrants after the Supreme Court blocked the first

fave

Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com

Turkish NBA player Kanter’s father acquitted of terrorism links

ANKARA, (Reuters) – NBA center Enes Kanter, an outspoken critic of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, said yesterday his father had been acquitted of charges that he was a member of a terrorist

fave

Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper

Common Reactions to COVID-19 in Children

With all of the changes COVID-19 has brought to our daily lives, children in particular have a difficult time talking about their fears and may show behavioral signs that they are experiencing an increase in

fave

Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper

AP-NORC poll: Majority of Americans support police protests | The Atlanta Voice

Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday weekend’s demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality, a majority of Americans say they approve of recent protests around the

fave

Source: The Atlanta Voice

Stop the abuse! - CPSFA concerned about impact of child abuse on mental health

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPSFA) has expressed concerns about mental health issues among children who are victims of

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

CORONA-NNOUNCEMENTS

Parents are able register children from birth until 4-½, by the texting the word “Read”, “Liv” or “Leer” to 786-460-2582 or visit LEARNING AT M-DCPS: The Miami-Dade County Public Schools are offering free digital programs for students to avoid the summer slide and to promote athome student

fave

Source: South Florida Times

Jamaica records 14 more imported COVID cases, recoveries remain at 458

Jamaica has recorded 14 more imported COVID cases pushing the overall total to

fave

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

PHOTOS: Joyful Juneteenth marchers brave D.C rain as America enters a civil rights summer

And here they were on Juneteenth, blocks from America’s epicenter of

fave

Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media

Coca-Cola Foundation commit $17million across Africa in response to COVID-19

Across Africa and in partnership with NGOs, Coca-Cola in Africa, and its bottling partners (the “Coca-Cola System”) and The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF), have been deploying a range of resources, including capabilities, funds and products to support governments, communities and local economies in

fave

Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News

Latest US monuments toppled: Grant, national anthem writer | The Atlanta Voice

Protesters tore down more statues across the United States, expanding the razing in a San Francisco park to the writer of America’s national anthem and the general who won the country’s Civil War which ended widespread

fave

Source: The Atlanta Voice

Business aims to advocate on behalf of personal care assistants

Adding to this list are personal care assistants (PCAs), a group of care providers that provide in-home service to the most vulnerable

fave

Source: MN Spokesman Recorder

More from theGrio

August Alsina says it was ‘necessary’ to admit ‘entanglement’ with Jada Pinkett Smith - TheGrio

DHS confirms the fed is detaining Oregon protesters in unmarked vans : TheGrio

House chair: Trump ban on CDC from school reopening hearing is 'alarming' : TheGrio

Fox's Chris Wallace fact-checks Trump on Biden's police reform position : TheGrio

Obama credits John Lewis with helping him become first Black president : TheGrio

NASCAR fans boo Bubba Wallace, cheer after he crashes at racetrack : TheGrio

Tamar Braxton pins suicidal thoughts on 'cruel white slave' master TV execs : TheGrio

Man in blond wig who stole $104,000 during Philly looting spree, arrested - TheGrio

Eric Garner family and friends confronted the NYPD: TheGrio : TheGrio

Twitter was hacked last Friday, having some of its users : TheGrio : TheGrio

Marco Rubio confused John Lewis for Elijah Cummings in his tribute tweet - TheGrio

Capital Punishment on the rise as Prisoners is being executed : TheGrio : TheGrio

Landlords are evicting people at pre-COVID rates, study shows - TheGrio

Black reverend heckled by white when he demanded reparations : TheGrio : TheGrio

August Alsina defines entanglement in new song 'Entanglements' : TheGrio

Ahmaud Arbery murder suspect is now being investigated for sex-crime : TheGrio

Roger Stone aims racial slur at Black radio host during live interview : TheGrio

Nia Long says 'Charlie's Angels' passed her up for role for being 'too Black' : TheGrio

James Clyburn: Rename Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge for John Lewis : TheGrio

Nick Cannon mourns friend who died by suicide, reveals suicidal thoughts : TheGrio

Youth activists accuse Chicago police of breaking teeth of Black teen girl : TheGrio

Arizona police shoot Black with bean bags after failing to show up to court : TheGrio

Beyoncé releases new trailer for 'Black is King' - TheGrio

Texas reverend dies from COVID-19, preached about poor testing - TheGrio

Biden says Russians are meddling in 2020 election - TheGrio

Black-owned food delivery service is coming to ATL - TheGrio

Spelman College plans scholarship in honor of Congressman John Lewis - TheGrio

Fence separating Black and white graves removed in Texas - TheGrio

U.N. Chief pushes for global equality amid coronavirus pandemic - TheGrio

Law experts: new police recruits must be tested for racism - TheGrio

Meatpackers pressured into improving work conditions - TheGrio

President Donald Trump will not mandate mask usage - TheGrio

Oregon attorney general sues federal agencies after protest arrests - TheGrio

Son of federal judge killed by gunman in FedEx uniform at home : TheGrio

Woman killed after asking neighbors to stop shooting fireworks near kids : TheGrio

Trump refuses to agree to accept 2020 results if he loses to Biden : TheGrio

UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test - TheGrio

Goya boss quietly scrapped deal to sell company before controversy : TheGrio

Nicki Minaj announces she's pregnant with first child - TheGrio

Facebook's Zuckerberg accused of 'colonizing' Hawaii, 'whiteface' photo : TheGrio

Cari Champion’s ‘Brown Girls Dream’ creates opportunities for future leaders - TheGrio

Maxine Waters intervenes after Black man is pulled over by police : TheGrio

Big Sean pays tribute to Naya Rivera: 'You're a hero' : TheGrio

Byron Allen's networks to launch in the Middle East - TheGrio

Amanda Seales says she suffered a nervous breakdown in March : TheGrio

Trump says COVID-19 cases are mostly people who 'have the sniffles'

Sen. Nikema Williams to replace John Lewis on November ballot - TheGrio

Why the Edmund Pettus Bridge should be named after John Lewis : TheGrio

Africa is slowly peeling apart as new ocean forms, scientists say : TheGrio

Brooklyn teen dies after saving swimmers at Jersey Shore beach - TheGrio

Blackfacts BETA RELEASE 11.5.3
(Production Environment)