Kelly Rowland slams Sesame Place. |
Singer and media personality Kelly Rowland reacted to the now viral video of a person dressed as Rosita snubbing two Black girls. It comes as Sesame Workshop and Sesame Place reacted to this and a string of other videos showing characters ignore Black children.
Sesame Workshop is aware of the recent incident at Sesame Place Philadelphia, which we take very seriously. What these children experienced is unacceptable. (1/5)
— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) July 18, 2022
As a global nonprofit educational organization with a mission to help children grow smarter, stronger and kinder, Sesame Workshop has always stood for respect, inclusion and belonging ... (3/5)
— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) July 18, 2022
We will continue working with our long-term partner Sesame Place to ensure that appropriate actions are taken and that incidents like this do not happen in the future. (5/5)
— Sesame Workshop (@SesameWorkshop) July 18, 2022
There have been a handful of videos showing characters interacting with white guests but ignore or shove aside Black children.
The person who played Rosita will be punished. |
Sesame Place and Sesame Workshop said it will take steps to identify the characters, retrain them and promptly discipline those who refuse to follow their policies.
“Our brand, our park and our employees stand for inclusivity and equality in all forms. That is what Sesame Place is all about and we do not tolerate any behaviors in our parks that are contrary to that commitment. Regarding the incident yesterday, the costumes our performers wear sometimes make it difficult to see at lower levels and sometimes our performers miss hug requests from guests.”
The statement claimed the gestures from the person in the Rosita weren’t aimed at “any specific person.” Sesame Place also said in its statement that the employee in the costume “did not intentionally ignore the girls and is devastated about the misunderstanding.” They also invited the family back for a “special meet-and-greet opportunity.” The family has not revealed whether or not they will pursue legal action or take Sesame Place up on their offer.
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