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Sesame Workshop Promises To “Conduct Bias Training” For Theme Park Staff After Rosita Costume Actor Accused Of Racism

July 21, 2022

After a recent viral video sparked accusations of racism against a Sesame Place costume actor, representatives for the theme park have promised to put their employees through "bias training". Source: Do the...

The Jim Henson Company Issues Audition Call For “Inclusive” Puppeteering Workshop Excluding Straight White Males

Donald Edmonds

May 17, 2021

Movies

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As the zeitgeist of 2021 continues, big companies continue to pander to certain elements of society, particularly to anyone who is not a white male. Everything seems to echo this sentiment - from Kevin Feige...

Sesame Street Introduces Two New Black Puppets, “ABCs of Racial Literacy” Resource To Teach Kids About Racism and Diversity

Spencer Baculi

March 26, 2021

Television

Sesame Street has recently introduced both a new teaching resource titled “ABCs of Racial Literacy” and a new pair of puppets representing a black father and son, in an effort to teach kids about racism and div...

Sesame Street Puppeteer Frank Oz Comes Under Attack For Stating Bert and Ernie Are Not Gay!

John F. Trent

September 18, 2018

Comic Culture

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Sesame Street Puppeteer and the mastermind behind Star Wars' Yoda Frank Oz came under attack for stating that beloved Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie are not gay. Oz took to Twitter to respond to Mar...

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Sesame Workshop Promises To “Conduct Bias Training” For Theme Park Staff After Rosita Costume Actor Accused Of Racism

The Jim Henson Company Issues Audition Call For “Inclusive” Puppeteering Workshop Excluding Straight White Males

Sesame Street Introduces Two New Black Puppets, “ABCs of Racial Literacy” Resource To Teach Kids About Racism and Diversity

Sesame Street Puppeteer Frank Oz Comes Under Attack For Stating Bert and Ernie Are Not Gay!