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Sesame Street: See Us Coming Together
It's "Neighbor Day" on Sesame Street and everyone has something special to share! Created for families to watch together, See Us Coming Together is a special that celebrates the rich diversity of Asian and Pacific Islander communities as part of Sesame Workshop’s ongoing racial justice initiative. The special follows the Sesame Street friends through a community celebration with new friend Ji-Young—a seven-year-old Korean American character performed by Sesame Workshop puppeteer Kathleen Kim. Original music and celebrity guests like actors Simu Liu and Anna Cathcart, comic book artist Jim Lee, chef Melissa King, television personality Padma Lakshmi, and athlete Naomi Osaka round out the celebration!
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Plot Summary
This special celebrates the diversity of Sesame Street and introduces new Muppet neighbors, Mei and Tamir. It features familiar characters sharing stories about their families, traditions, and what makes them unique. The episode emphasizes inclusivity and understanding as the characters learn from each other.
Critical Reception
As a special episode of a long-running, beloved children's program, 'See Us Coming Together' was widely praised for its timely message of diversity and inclusion. It successfully continued Sesame Street's tradition of addressing important social themes in an age-appropriate manner, resonating with both parents and educators.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong, positive message of diversity and inclusion.
Applauded for introducing new, relatable characters that represent different backgrounds.
Seen as a successful continuation of Sesame Street's educational and social mission.
Google audience: Information not available for this specific special, but general audience reception for Sesame Street specials is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting its value for children's development and social-emotional learning.
Fun Fact
The special introduced two new Muppet characters, Mei and Tamir, who were created to represent Asian and Asian American children and families, reflecting a commitment to increased representation on the show.
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