The rise of Black mermaids in film and books By Nakylah Carter, Christasia Wilson, Alyssa Lapertosa Less than two months away from the anticipated release of “The Little Mermaid” starring Halle Bailey, a Trinidadian author has published a book that explores the life of a Black mermaid and Black pirate, pushing for public acceptance of Black mermaids in books and films. “Mermaid and…
