town hall in June, “Sesame Street” is once again discussing the topic with a brand new race-focused special slated to air later this month.
The decision comes amid nationwide upheaval following the deaths of black men and women such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police.“We believe that this moment calls for a direct discussion about racism to help children grasp the issues,” said Kay Wilson Stallings, executive vice president of creative and production at Sesame Workshop, on which the program will premiere.The puppet-filled PSA, entitled “The Power Of We,” will feature various skits and songs aimed at teaching children to stand up to racism, Fox News reported.In one cartoon sketch, a white Muppet reprimands a black.
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