by Donald Williams | Sep 19, 2022 | Opinion
Social media is alive with toxic reactions to Disney’s teaser trailer for its live-action The Little Mermaid to be released in the spring of 2023. Some are offended by Disney’s creative decision to cast Halle Bailey, a Black actress, in the iconic role of Ariel....
by Alyssa Aldape | Jan 12, 2022 | Opinion
By now you have heard of or seen Disney’s newest movie “Encanto.” Or, at the very least, you have seen a lot of content unpacking the movie. One example I’ve seen on my very niche, progressive Christian timeline is an enneagram breakdown of each character, which I...
by Harrison Litzell | Mar 30, 2021 | Opinion
“Cancel culture” has been the subject of many conversations in recent weeks. Grief has been shared about the loss of Dr. Seuss’ work, the honorifics of the Potato Head family and even warnings before offerings on Disney+. This grief seems to come as people look to the...
by Tony W. Cartledge | Mar 24, 2021 | Opinion
I’m all for being sensitive to other people and trying to avoid unnecessary offense. The trouble with that is knowing where the lines are, and who qualifies as a victim of prejudicial language. Can any racial or ethnic group be stigmatized by stereotypes, or only...
by Bob Allen | Jun 22, 2005 | News
The Southern Baptist Convention declared victory in its eight-year battle over family values with The Disney Co. Wednesday morning, but moments later an SBC agency head implied Southern Baptists were losing the war against the homosexual-rights movement sweeping...
