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Black Mermaids Reclaiming Fantasy: Empowering Representation and Community

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Black Mermaids Reclaiming Fantasy: Empowering Representation and Community

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  • Professional mermaid Carrie Wata entertains children as a Black mermaid, boosting their self-confidence and representation.
  • The activity of mermaiding, popularized recently, aims to diversify a previously white-dominated industry.
  • Communities like the Afro Mermaid Summit provide support, cultural acknowledgment, and networking opportunities.
  • Issues such as discrimination and history are confronted within the community, promoting aquatic safety in the Black community.
  • Artists and scholars advocate for centering Black mermaid stories in discussions about climate crises and racial justice.

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