Disney Has a New Black Princess

Around 2005 Disney decided to create another princess, this one is black. Disney already has white princesses, one that is Native American character (Pocahontas), and an Asian character (Mulan).

The black princess was conceived of before anyone heard of the Obamas, but hasn’t stopped controversy from surrounding this new character.

The studio, known for its wholesome family values, has made several changes to its first African-American princess, Tiana, who will star in a new animated film this Christmas entitled "The Princess and the Frog," amid accusations of racial insensitivity.

Disney changed the profession of the princess to an aspiring restaurant entrepreneur instead of a chambermaid, and changed her name to Tiana instead of Maddy, which critics thought was too similar to “Mammy," a once-common term for black female slaves in white households. Tiana will be played by Anika Noni Rose, who starred in "Dreamgirls," while Tiana’s mother will be played by the talk-show host Oprah Winfrey.

The prince Tiana will fall in love with has also sparked controversy. The prince is described as having olive-toned skin, and he will be voiced by Bruno Campos, a Brazilian actor.

Critics are upset that the black princess will not fall in love with a black prince.

Critics that won’t accept interracial love seem like they are the ones being racist.