AP Exclusive: 'Sesame Street' debuts Asian American muppet
What's in a name? Well, for Ji-Young, the newest muppet resident of “Sesame Street,” her name is a sign she was meant to live there. “So, in Korean traditionally the two syllables they each mean something different and Ji means, like, smart or wise.BIAS COVERAGE DISTRIBUTION
AP Exclusive: 'Sesame Street' debuts Asian American muppet
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the “Sesame Street” canon. She is Korean American and has two passions: rocking out on her electric guitar and skateboarding. The children's TV program, which first aired 52 years ago this month, gave The Associated Press a first look at its adorable new occupant.
Sesame Street debuts first Asian American muppet as show ‘meets the moment’
The landmark children’s television program introduces Ji-Young, its first Korean American puppet, inspired by a desire to counteract race hateWhat’s in a name? For Ji-Young, the newest muppet resident of Sesame Street, her name is a sign that she was meant to live there.“So, in Korean traditionally the two syllables they each mean something different and Ji means, like, smart or wise. And Young means, like, brave or courageous and strong,” Ji-Yo…
Sesame Street debuts Ji-Young, first Asian American muppet
At only seven years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the Sesame Street canon. She is Korean American and has two passions: rocking out on her electric guitar and skateboarding.
Meet Ji-Young, the First Asian American Muppet Resident of Sesame Street
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'Sesame Street' debuts Asian American muppet
Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the "Sesame Street" canon. The Korean American has two passions: rocking out on her guitar and skateboarding. Her appearance comes after the rise in anti-Asian hate last year. (Nov. 15)
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AP Exclusive: 'Sesame Street' debuts Asian American muppet
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the “Sesame Street” canon
Sesame Street introduces first Asian American puppet
US children's TV show Sesame Street is introducing its first Asian American puppet.
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