When people in lower roles on our nation's hierarchies are shown in leading roles, people are surprised, but delighted to be showing more about what life would be like without our hierarchies.
Following the trailer introducing Disney's new version of The Little Mermaid, parents of young Black girls are posting videos across social media of their children's reactions to seeing Halle Bailey as Ariel.
The trailer has surpassed 12 million views.
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