Sesame Street has condemned racism in a poignant social media message that was shared just days before it was announced the show will be s...
Sesame Street has condemned racism in a poignant social media message that was shared just days before it was announced the show will be speaking to children about racial prejudice at a town hall in collaboration with CNN.
Throughout its 50-year history, the children's program has been a champion of diversity and equality. In light of the murder of George Floyd and the protests against police brutality, the show is urging fans to speak out against racism.
'Racism has no place on our Street — or on any street. Sesame Street was built on diversity, inclusion, and, especially, kindness,' reads the post that was shared on the program's official Instagram account on Monday.
Poignant: Sesame Street has condemned racism in a post shared on it's official Instagram page on Monday amid nationwide protests over George Floyd's death and police brutality
Goal: The message said the show stands to 'speak out against racism' and to create a world that is smarter, stronger, and kinder'
'Today and every day we stand together with our Black colleagues, partners, collaborators, and the entire Black community.
'We stand with our friends around the globe to speak out against racism, to promote understanding, and to create a world that is smarter, stronger, and kinder.'
Over the past five decades, Sesame Street has featured guests and characters of all races, religions, sexual orientations, and economic backgrounds while celebrating individuality.
CNN announced on Tuesday that it will host a second town hall with Sesame Street to talk to children about racism, the nationwide protests, and embracing diversity
Sesame Street family: Whoopi Goldberg (left) and Issa Rae (right) are among the diverse guests who have appeared on the show over the years
Message: Sesame Street said it stands with 'the entire Black community' in the post. Billy Porter (pictured) appeared on the show earlier this year
Spreading the word: CNN announced on Tuesday that it will host a second town hall with Sesame Street to talk to children about racism, the protests, and embracing diversity
'Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families' will air on Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. ET.
Big Bird will moderate the 60-minute special along with CNN commentator Van Jones, and CNN anchor and national correspondent Erica Hill.
The hosts will be joined by experts and other Sesame Street characters, including Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Rosita, to answer questions submitted by families.
CNN's first town hall with Sesame Street aired in April and helped explain the coronavirus pandemic to children.
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