25 Inspiring Black Disney Characters You Need to Know About: Celebrating Representation in the Magic Kingdom Disney has brought us many inspiring characters over the years, and among them are some truly amazing Black characters.. These are the Disney "Princes" (also known as male protagonists) of the Disney Princess films put in chronological order. This category includes characters who meet the qualifications for Disney Princes and/or are the counterpart to an unofficial Disney Princess. They also are verified as Disney Heroes. Taran is the protagonist of The Black Cauldron and the love interest of Princess Eilonwy.
There are no Black Disney princes. Not in 100 years. When Tiana got her crown, her prince wasn't Black. Scholars, data, and history reveal why Hollywood refuses to portray Black men as leaders, romantic leads, or desirable.. Besides, why is Disney's first Black princess catering a party for her wealthy white friend to meet the handsome white prince? Still, even with all that, Tiana is a princess that children of all ages can look up to, with her ambitious dreams and dedication to herself, and the world was long overdue for Black representation in the House of Mouse.