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http://ourweekly.com/news/2021/mar/24/sesame-street-introducing-2-new-black-muppets/
Sesame Street introducing 2 new Black muppets
New muppets will help explain race and diversity
Carol Ozemhoya, OW Contributor | 3/24/2021, 10:33 a.m.
New Black muppets have been cast on Sesame Street. Sesame Street
“Sesame Street” reiterated on its commitment to spotlighting diverse voices this week by unveiling a heartfelt segment featuring two new Black Muppets as well as other digital resources, reports the Huffington Post.
The roughly three-minute clip, titled “Explaining Race,” introduces viewers to 5-year-old Wesley Walker and his father, Elijah. As the pair are enjoying an afternoon nature walk, Elmo arrives to engage them in a short and age-appropriate conversation that touches on their Black identity.
Using autumn leaves as a metaphor, Elijah tells Wes and Elmo, “When people of all colors come together, we stand strong, like this tree.”
Released Tuesday, “Explaining Race” was included in “The ABCs of Racial Literacy,” a new digital content series produced by “Sesame Street” in conjunction with its ongoing “Coming Together” effort meant to emphasize racial justice.
http://ourweekly.com/news/2021/mar/24/sesame-street-introducing-2-new-black-muppets/
Sesame Street introducing 2 new Black muppets
New muppets will help explain race and diversity
Carol Ozemhoya, OW Contributor | 3/24/2021, 10:33 a.m.
New Black muppets have been cast on Sesame Street. Sesame Street
“Sesame Street” reiterated on its commitment to spotlighting diverse voices this week by unveiling a heartfelt segment featuring two new Black Muppets as well as other digital resources, reports the Huffington Post.
The roughly three-minute clip, titled “Explaining Race,” introduces viewers to 5-year-old Wesley Walker and his father, Elijah. As the pair are enjoying an afternoon nature walk, Elmo arrives to engage them in a short and age-appropriate conversation that touches on their Black identity.
Using autumn leaves as a metaphor, Elijah tells Wes and Elmo, “When people of all colors come together, we stand strong, like this tree.”
Released Tuesday, “Explaining Race” was included in “The ABCs of Racial Literacy,” a new digital content series produced by “Sesame Street” in conjunction with its ongoing “Coming Together” effort meant to emphasize racial justice.