Comments on: Disney Shows Off Its First Black Princess

By: Lakeisha

Lakeisha — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:19:19 +0000

As a black woman I must say that I am very disappointed with and deeply offended by Disney’s new “black” princess. The quotation marks because she does not look “black.” Since when are slightly cocoa women with ideal caucasian features “black?” Racist Disney does not want to acknowledge the true ethnic appearance of a black woman. Where are her big, thick lips and wooly hair? Why is she dressed all up like some kind of rich white girl? How come her true ethnic background is not acknowledged? Where is her leopard-print mini-dress and gaudy jewelry? Hell, why isn’t she a true, lovely African princess wearing a grass skirt, garish facepaint and a big plate in her lip? How come she does not live in a mud hut and eat bugs? And her man!!?? Where is his black skin? What is Disney trying to tell my young daughters? That a black man isn’t who she should be with? Why is he WHITE!? I WILL NOT allow my daughters to see this film.

By: FThis movie

FThis movie — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 06:05:38 +0000

One MOOORE thing (lol) did New Orleans ever have a princess I mean really. I may sound like a pessimist, but I really believe they just threw some sht together with just a minuscule amount of creativity.

By: FThis movie

FThis movie — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:58:31 +0000

Well this may be ok because black americans, and Africans are different races, but come on.

By: FThis movie

FThis movie — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:57:11 +0000

What? Just because they throw a movie together and create a black princess is supposed to make alright? Hell no! WE had Mulan from ancient China, Jasmine from ancient Arabia, Snow White from Germany, and Beauty from France. None are American. Well where the hell are the AFRICAN Princesses. They think if they throw f***ing Lion King on the Big Screen it’ll shut us blacks up? Just what the hell were they thinking?

By: annonymous

annonymous — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:16:02 +0000

Jasmine was Arab/Indian. Pocahontas was Native American! So she is the first Black princess. And whoever put Mulan is a dummy because she was Asian. I’m happy about the new princess…yaaayy!

By: Hoshino Ai

Hoshino Ai — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:54:37 +0000

I am so very excited about this movie coming out! :D Disney is long overdue for a princess that will be such a role model to not just Black American little girls, but ALL girls! Best of luck Disney, and to everyone who complained….life’s to short for that, just enjoy what has finally come to life, okay? ;)

By: swedenprincess

swedenprincess — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:49:49 +0000

To Ms. Jessica I really have do disagree with you that disney is racist first of all Disney is the only company that recognized gay partners to have full benefits and they implemented this policy in the early 90′s They gave equal job opportunities to minorities not only white. Great examples were the voice of Lea Salonga, Christina Aguilare, Vanessa Williams and more. Regarding the characters of Princess Jasmine as property. FIrst of all the plot was hundred years ago when women all over the world were identified as PROPERTY like cattle and if you want to see prejudice read the bible. In the King James version that slavery is Gods will, and daughters can be sold like property. Another thing in saudi arabia women are not even allowed to drive, wear an blanket when out in public. I think the problem is we live in a world of POLITICAL CORRECTNESS that even hollywood and Disney are victims of this mentality that most of the tv shows, movies adopted to this political correctness. A great example was the wild wild west the movie that was done by Wil Smith, that James West character was a white dude in the original tv series, which they change to an african american I have to problem with that, but that the president of the united states of america will appoint a black man as marshall during the 1800′s???? I think that’s why the movie failed. The are thinking of replacing James Bond to be a black woman, or changing spiderman, Captain America, Superman, Batman to be all black characters. And even some were complaining why in the movies Lord of the rings and Narnia how come they don’t have any black actors or characters. My God these novels were written in the early 30′s, 40′s does this make JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Bob Kane, Stan Lee, Jerry Siegel, Joe Simon, William Moulton Marston (Creator of Wonder Woman)
So before one announces that Disney is a racist company please check you facts

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 04:13:55 +0000

Wow, don’t mean to get Ugly, but um, Disney has been a pretty racist and biased institution.

You can name any non-pixar movie and I could tell you some way they are gender discriminatory, racist, etc. Any Disney movie.

I think its about damn time there was a Black princess. Young girls have less and less media to relate to that is like themselves so much to the point that young black girls choose white baby dolls over black ones and try to bleach their skin because they think its “prettier”.

Princess Jasmine: Was property to her father and had no rights to her marriage. Then became property of Aladdin. Total gender bias. Has a english white accent instead of the strong Arabic accents of the thieves. Bad = Arabic, Good= White English

Pochahontas: Tried to portray the real story of the settlement of America by her falling in love with a white man with blonde hair. When in reality, the white settlers robbed the native americans of their food and land and squanto spoke just as good if not better English than the white settlers due to his education when he was taken to Europe multiple times.

Yes this news is awesome, but it looks like there are many people who aren’t fully aware of Disneys biases!

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By: nicole

nicole — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:58:17 +0000

i was watching the lion king the other day and boy! i really missed the times of 2D animation! i cannot wait for this and hope there’ll be fantastic original music to accompany this movie like all the traditional disney movies.

By: Astrid

Astrid — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:40:52 +0000

This movie has been surrounded with so much unnecessary controversy.
There were so many people whining about how the princess is such a stereotype, because she’s black and from a poor family in New Orleans… and then there was that name change because “Frog Princess” was considered offensive (especially because Tiana is black, I fail to see the connection but maybe that’s just me)

Seriously, people? I’m all for some degree of political correctness but things have been blown way out of proportion. I’m sick of it, and it has very much lessened my anticipation for the movie. Such a shame. =(

By: Panti Christ

Panti Christ — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:34:01 +0000

ABOUT TIME, DISNEY!

By: MizzJ

MizzJ — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:54:47 +0000

It’s good to see traditional animation still being made with all the hype about computer animated films, this looks like a cute movie!

By: Taylor

Taylor — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:44:48 +0000

I am soooooo excited for this movie!

By: aldo

aldo — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:14:09 +0000

i dont know, it may be the picture, but i aint feeling the dress, it seems to me they where trying to create another classic “look” just like the rest of the other princess´ have , but this one doesnt seem to have that “disney princess” look. she looks too average, like any studio could have done it, like thumbellina and anastacia back in the day. but well have to whait and see the final product.

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:56:44 +0000

I’m so excited. I’ve been looking forward to a 2D princess movie for years! They never should have stopped making them. I predict it it will be a huge success :)

Also, they’ve brought the pretty look back. Even in some of their 2Ds after the princess phase it was in a weird aesthetic. I love this classic look, it makes me so happy!

By: Ella

Ella — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:35:38 +0000

This film has been in the works for a long while if I’m not mistaken, even before Jolie made that comment, although it is absurd to think one statement from Angelina Jolie will push Disney to create a film and it is also absurd to downplay what a big deal this is for black girls in America who may feel that Disney did not deem their race beautiful enough to create a black Princess…..until now.

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By: babybunny

babybunny — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:20:02 +0000

Ooo, I’m in love already. :D

By: Paz

Paz — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 23:03:14 +0000

I also love that it’s taking place in New Orleans, a nod to the city that is still in much need of uplift.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:54:12 +0000

Yeah Jamie because Jolie runs the world, give me a break
Animated movies take years to produce, Angelina made that comment last summer

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:43:48 +0000

I LOVE that they are making another traditional, hand-drawn animated movie. They are just too beautiful, as that promo pic shows.

By: Aliy

Aliy — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:36:17 +0000

I knew about this months ago…lol
But good post.

By: jamie

jamie — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:39:01 +0000

Disney have only done it because of angy jolie comment

still good tho

the best disney is little mermaid

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:30:32 +0000

This will be nice. Of course, as everyone mentioned, there have been other races featured before, but I think it will be good to add her in for all the little African American girls who like to dress up like their favorite princess. I’m half black and Jasmine was pretty much the closest I got to my tan skin. I hope she has curly hair because mine certainly is, and if I have daughters it would be nice for them to have a princess to relate to as far as looks.