Representation Is Not a Substitute for Worldbuilding

Representation can open a door, but casting alone cannot build the society behind a fantasy kingdom. Give the world migration, trade, family, conflict, culture, and history instead of asking a diverse headshot to cover empty worldbuilding.

Disney Gave Pocahontas a Love Song Because the Truth Was Bad for Branding

The real Pocahontas was a child, later kidnapped, converted, renamed, displayed in England, and dead around twenty-one. Disney sold children a romance. RaeRae brought the history back.