Thoughts on Halle Bailey as Ariel

Which is the bigger issue: black actress Halle Bailey cast as white Ariel in The Little Mermaid or that Disney keeps dipping into its animated classics for live action films because creativity and new ideas seem to be dying at The Walt Disney Company?

Let's talk about Halle. She's young, very talented, and has a terrific singing voice. She will do Jodi Benson proud. Does her skin color really matter? No and Yes... as long as Disney is just as apt to cast a talented white actress playing a character who is originally one of color. Otherwise, it's just another form of prejudice although one more acceptable. 

This is not a case of white supremacy. And if you think that's what I'm about or what I'm saying, you don't know me or haven't read the blog for long. So let me clear that thought out of your mind.

When does the race switch up in casting affect true cultural diversity as seen in a wide variety of books and folklore? We are all in one world, all humans- but we are placed in different times and nations by a wise and loving God. There's a richness to this diversity that is at risk as well. My views are much the same as to the extreme version of political correctness we see invade the parks. It's a delicate balance that if handled incorrectly, can rewrite history. We need history to remind us of rights and wrongs, good and evil, and what we can learn. And we need true cultural diversity as well.

All said- Give me quality, and I am happy. And enough with the live action remakes.