Disney's First Black Princess

Disney's latest film sounds like the usual Disney production with it's fairytale story of magic and princesses but look a bit further into it and it is a historic release. There have been 8 previous Disney princesses but this film brings us their first ever black princess.



Princess Tiana is voiced by singer and actress Anika Nonie Rose who says "It's a really wonderful thing for children to be able to look at this princess and say, 'it looks just like my friend - she's a princess too,'". "It's a long time coming but I'm glad it's here."

I'd have to agree with her, but more than that, for all those little girls (and some bigger ones who I know still love the Disney films!) to have a character that they can watch and feel a connection with, knowing that not all princesses are blonde and blue eyed.

Bonnie Greer alluded to the fact that although it's a bold move by Disney, they are never going to miss a trick when it comes to making more money. "Since Disney is always looking at the bottom line, they figured it's about time,".

With that being said, credit where it is due, although a lot of people will probably think 'what's the fuss?', the film has been in production since before Obama came into power and it's good to know moves like this are happening so that in future nobody will bat an eye.

Apparently the process of finishing the film was a tough process as the company gathered prominent black organisations and individuals to view the film and give their views on whether any of it could come across as offensive. Whichever bright spark did that may want to come and advise the UK government too rather than have them dictate to us what is PC or not on racial issues, seemingly without asking the people it would effect in the first place.

Anyway, in summary, well done Disney and I shall ask my niece whether the film was any good!