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So far in the year 2009, as not only Americans, but the world has seen some remarkable historical events take place. Barack Obama is the first African-American president, which gives hope and inspiration that we can also see other ethnic backgrounds taking charge of the White House. Along with President Obama, comes a serious and exciting change in Disney in which they finally debut their first African-American princess named Tiana played by Anika Noni Rose from "Dream Girls."

As an African- American, I am excited beyond belief that finally their is a face that can be a part of other Disney princesses such as Ariel, Belle, Snow White, Cinderella, Jasmine and Sleeping Beauty. In a time and age, where the color of skin is a somewhat small problem, it's great to give younger children a place and comfort in the things that they watch. I have a younger sister, who is seven and she knows the date (December 11th)  of when "The Princess and the Frog" comes out. For a girl that age she is very lucky because I did not have the chance to see and experience seeing a familiar face in cartoons.

I am hoping that not only African-Americans take their children to see this movie, but other races as well to support and understand this change that is occurring in Disney. I hope this movie teaches people of self-love and appreciation to all the colors God has created on Earth. I will definitely go and see this movie.