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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Raya and the Last Dragon features Disneys newest princess and dragon sidekick based on vaguely Asian cultures. Disneys latest film presents another take on the empowered princess. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

‘Raya and the Last Dragon’: Disney’s Latest Attempt at the Empowered Princess

Disney’s newest animated feature offers a multicultural, yet modern peek into the future of the princess archetype.
Julia Gastone, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

Disney +’s “Raya and the Last Dragon” introduces Disney’s newest warrior princess, Raya (Kelly Marie Tran), and the mythical kingdom of Kumandra. In a melting pot of influential...