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'Sesame Street' Adds 2 Muppets To Explain Race

The two characters are aimed at helping kids understand race and racism.
Posted at 12:26 PM, Mar 25, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-25 14:26:08-04

"Sesame Street" is adding two new Muppets to the popular kids show.

Wes and Elijah were introduced in a video. In the video, Elmo is asking the father and son about race.

The addition of the two new characters will be aimed at helping kids understand race and racism. 


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