'Sesame Street' new characters introduced to help teach children about race, racism Gotham Rex 5 years ago Some new characters have joined “Sesame Street” to help teach children about race and racism. Source: Check out ABC 7 for more… Share: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Ben Crump to join family in call for action amid Sesame Place racism claimsDateJuly 23, 2022In relation toSociety,Pennsylvania,New York City,Upper West Side,Manhattan,sesame place,theme park,children,u.s. & world,sesame streetLaw firm files class action lawsuit against Sesame Place following claims of racial biasDateJuly 27, 2022In relation toSociety,sesame place,theme park,children,viral video,racism,u.s. & world,sesame streetOriginal Big Bird, Caroll Spinney, Leaves ‘Sesame Street’ After Nearly 50 YearsDateOctober 17, 2018In relation toNew York City