Diverse Little Mermaid Launch Inspires Girls.

The author reflects on her childhood memories of singing along to "The Little Mermaid" and "Mermaids" with her mother and sister, and the lack of representation of Black girls in media at the time. She discusses the importance of seeing oneself represented on screen, and the joy she felt watching the upcoming Disney reboot with a Black mermaid. The author also reflects on the strength and resilience of Black women, and the role her mother played in shaping her own identity.