Jordan Moreau “Sesame Street” is making history by introducing its first Asian American muppet.On Monday, the popular kids show welcomed Ji-Young, a seven-year-old Korean American, to its family of puppet characters.
Sesame Workshop puppeteer Kathleen Kim performs the historic character.“Sesame Street” also announced a new TV special that celebrates the diversity of the Asian and Pacific Islander community, debuting on Thanksgiving. “See Us Coming Together: A Sesame Street Special” will feature celebrity guests, including “Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu, “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” actor Anna Cathcart, comic book artist Jim Lee, chef Melissa King and tennis star Naomi Osaka.
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