There’s a new neighbor on Sesame Street. Ji-Young is the long-running children’s program’s first Asian American muppet. The seven-year-old Korean American is a fan of the electric guitar and skateboarding. “In Korean tradition the two syllables they each mean something different and Ji means, like, smart or wise. And Young means, like, brave or courageous […]
Big Bird’s vaccination announcement has ruffled some feathers. On Saturday, the famous Sesame Street character revealed on Twitter that he’s vaccinated. “I got the COVID-19 vaccine today! My wing is feeling a little sore, but it’ll give my body an extra protective boost that keeps me and others healthy.” The announcement sparked a backlash from […]
‘Sesame Street’ Introduces Gay Dads The PBS series Sesame Street has introduced gay dads for an episode to recognize Pride Month. The introduction came this past Father’s Day weekend and featured the same-sex couple in an episode titled, “Family Day.” News about the episode drew many props from several LGBTQ+ groups. Did you get the […]