Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black kids are more likely to drown while swimming than their white counterparts. Will The Little Mermaid help bridge the gap?

Disney released the first trailer for "The Little Mermaid" on September 9. Actor Halle Bailey, who is playing the titular character, has received racist backlash for her role. Parents are now posting ...

The reaction to Disney's first trailer for the live-action reimagining of The Little Mermaid highlights the importance of representation in media Abigail Adams is a Human Interest Writer and Reporter ...

Ariel herself shined in a custom mermaid-esque gown by Valdrin Sahiti. Speaking to PEOPLE on the red carpet, Bailey gave a nod to princesses like Brandy and Anika Noni Rose who "were the blueprint for ...

The mythical creatures have existed across the world and appeared in stories for hundreds of years. They are back in the forefront with Disney’s live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” and ...

Ariel Tucker was named after Ariel from The Little Mermaid, but the 26-year-old has spent most of her life scared of water, avoiding recreational interactions ever since a near-drowning incident at a ...