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Sesame Place's Racism

Sesame place issued an apology this morning after backlash from a video showing two young black girls seemingly snubbed by a performer dressed as rosita. Sesame place initially released the statement saying that the costumes characters wear sometimes make it difficult for them to see. But that statement wasn't good enough for many on social media who expressed outrage. Now other parents are sharing their own vidios that they show similar instances of their children being treated rudely compared to others. As a result, sesamy place has issued a second statement saying that they are committed to making this rite and will conduct training for our employees so they better understand, recognize and deliver an usive, equitable and entertaining

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