R is for Racism: Sesame Place is learning a $25 million lesson after ignoring Black children

Sesame Place is getting a much-needed diversity and inclusion makeover after a video went viral last month showing Sesame Place characters appearing to actively ignore and dismiss two young Black girls trying desperately to get their attention.

Daily Kos’ Lauren Sue reported on the initial viral incident that then led to more social media users sharing videos of racist incidents during visits to Sesame Place, and a resulting $25 million class-action lawsuit—all of which has led the Seaworld-owned theme park to mandate that every employee attend bias training, The Root reports.

“Initiatives include a comprehensive racial equity assessment, the development and implementation of an anti-bias training and education program, and enhancements to ensure a best-in-class diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) program,” a press release from Sesame Place reads.

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