Author: Dr. Ayo Olufade I have been thinking a lot about the “Cinderella” archetype lately. ​In my book, #AdannasMagicalPearls , I wrote an African version of this classic tale. My goal was to provide Social Emotional Learning (SEL) through a cultural representation lens, showing children of color that agency and kindness are universal virtues. But it makes me wonder, why haven’t the global film industries fully embraced these diverse Cinderellas yet? Is it a lack of awarene