The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special

This special brings together Sesame Street friends to explore topics of race, identity, and social justice. Through songs, stories, and conversations, they learn about understanding differences, celebrating diversity, and standing up for what's right. The characters engage with real children to discuss their feelings and experiences in an age-appropriate manner.

The special was widely praised for its brave and necessary approach to discussing complex social issues with young children. Critics and parents alike lauded Sesame Workshop for creating an accessible and educational tool to foster empathy and understanding.

• Praised for its timely and important discussion of race for young children.

• Commended for its gentle yet direct approach to complex social issues.

• Celebrated as an excellent educational resource for fostering empathy and inclusivity.

Google audience: Parents and educators appreciated the special's ability to introduce sensitive topics like racism and social justice in a way that children could understand and process. The use of familiar characters made the conversations approachable and engaging.

This special was created in response to the widespread social justice protests and conversations happening globally in 2020, aiming to provide a resource for families to discuss these themes with their children.