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Sesame Place to train workers on diversity after lawsuit

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Controversy erupted over alleged racism at Sesame Place in July. Video posted online of an employee dressed as the turquoise Muppet Rosita appearing to refuse to high-five two 6-year-old Black girls during a parade. The changes will be developed and overseen by experts in civil rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Sesame Place to train workers on diversity after lawsuit

Sesame Place has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees following a US$25 million class-action lawsuit alleging multiple incidents of discrimination after outcry sparked from a video of a costumed character snubbing two 6-year-old Black girls went viral online.

2 years ago·Canada

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Sesame Place to train employees on diversity and inclusion

A Sesame Street-themed park has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees. The announcement Tuesday follows a $25 million class-action lawsuit alleging multiple incidents of discrimination

2 years ago·United States

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Sesame Place to train workers on diversity after lawsuit

A Sesame Street-themed park has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees

2 years ago·United States

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CNN

Sesame Place announces diversity initiatives after accusations of racial bias

Sesame Place has announced new measures to expand its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts following a class action lawsuit alleging racial bias.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Sesame Place Announces Changes To Diversity Programs After Recent High-Profile Racial Incidents

LANGHORNE, Pa. (CBS) — Sesame Place has announced a series of actions aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It follows several allegations of bias against Black children.This news announced late Tuesday afternoon comes as public outcry continues for families to boycott.Sesame Place has announced a racial equity review following allegations of bias after a now-viral video sparked protests and calls for a boycott of the Bucks County…

2 years ago·United States

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Sesame Place to train employees on diversity and inclusion - Local News 8

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Sesame Street-themed park has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees. The announcement Tuesday follows a $25 million class-action lawsuit alleging multiple incidents of discrimination after outcry sparked from a viral video of a costumed character snubbing two 6-year-old Black girls during a parade at Sesame Place in Pennsylvania. The park, which is operated by SeaWorld Parks, say…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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