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    Disney's First Black Princess Controversy

     
    With America's first African-American president in the White House, Disney is counting on an African-American princess to be a big hit in Hollywood. But even though The Princess and the Frog isn't released until later this year, it is already stirring up controversy. For while Princess Tiana and many in the cartoon cast are black - the prince is not. Which has led some critics to complain that Disney has ducked the opportunity for a fairytale ending for a black prince and princess. While some have hailed Disney's decision as a reflection of melting pot America, others say the company is sending out a mixed message. Although the black princess's love interest in the new animated musical is called Prince Naveen of Maldonia and is voiced by a Brazilian actor, he looks more white than black in photographs from the film that Disney have released. Since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1937, all of Disney's princesses have predominantly been white. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1162718/Disney-release-film-featuring-black-princess--viewers-outraged-prince-appears-WHITE.html

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