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Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle fame has been cast as Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Some colonizers are protesting. Why? They claim that the fictional character “can’t be black.” (Cue collective eyeroll.) The Tap Team’s response? “Excuse me; your racism is showing.” Plus: Mattel’s Barbie Fashionista line includes a Black doll with afro-textured hair and the Tap Team feels represented. Tune in as they talk about why it is so important for melanated girls to see their image reflected—and considered beautiful.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.