11/29/2023 0 Comments Orlando sentinel disney wokeLast month, a survey found that Disney’s reputation has suffered as a result of its wading into polarizing topics including transgender and sexual identity issues. In May, a Florida teacher was investigated by the state Department of Education for screening “Strange World,” a Disney movie with an openly gay character. APĭisney also announced that it would do away with the seven dwarves characters from its Snow White live-action remake in response to criticism that it was denigrating to those in the dwarfism community. Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” released last month, featured Halle Bailey, an African American, as Princess Ariel. The company instituted a slew of other changes, such as outfitting Minnie Mouse with a blue pantsuit instead of her traditional red and white polka-dot dress. Newton’s direct reports will be led by Julie Merges, the senior vice president of talent acquisition, on an interim basis, according to an internal note from Disney’s chief human resources officer, Sonia Coleman.ĭuring Newton’s tenure, Disney landed in the middle of the nation’s culture wars by introducing gay, lesbian, transgender, non-binary, and other minority characters into its animated series and films. Variety previously reported on Newton’s departure. The Post has sought comment from Disney, which has yet to make a public statement on Newton’s reported departure. Newton plans to join the corporate board of another company and focus on the creative company she owns, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. Latondra Newton is leaving her role after more than six years as chief diversity officer at The Walt Disney Company. Newton had led Disney’s diversity and inclusion initiatives since 2017, coordinating with various teams to produce entertainment “that reflects a global audience and sustains a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone,” as per a profile on the company’s website.ĭisney’s “The Little Mermaid,” released last month, featured Halle Bailey, an African-American, as Princess Ariel, highlighting the firm’s effort at promoting diversity. “This way, cast members that might not identify as female can still be part of the process to dress up & style the children without having to refer to themselves as a female Disney character,” according to Disney blog “Streaming the Magic.” On Newton’s watch, Disney also ditched “fairy godmothers” for more inclusive, gender-neutral titles at dress-up boutiques inside its theme parks.Įmployees who were formerly called “Fairy Godmothers in Training” are now called “Fairy Godmother’s Apprentices.” “And we don’t want to just assume because someone might be in, our interpretation, may be presenting as female that they may not want to be ‘princess.'” “We want to create that magical moment with our cast members, with our guests,” Newton said at the time. grabbed headlines when it did away with its longtime greeting, “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls” from its Magic Kingdom fireworks show to promote inclusivity. What could help force end to Charter-ESPN battleĭisney urges Charter customers to switch to Hulu amid cable TV blackoutĭisney’s chief diversity officer Latondra Newton is reportedly leaving the company - ending a six-year stint that generated controversies as the Mouse House adopted “woke” policies that have alienated many of its core customers. Disney+ slashes subscription price to $1.99 amid cable disputeĭisney CEO Bob Iger refused to give successor Bob Chapek his office ‘because of its private shower’
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