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Every April, during Autism Awareness Month, Sesame Workshop (the nonprofit org behind Sesame Street) builds on their “See Amazing in All Children” initiative. This year, the program is ...
As Congress threatens to defund public broadcasting, the defenders of PBS and NPR keep defending themselves by pointing to the importance of their longstanding signature program: “Sesame Street.” ...
At the time, Mississippi newspapers featured articles documenting quotes from unidentified state officials who said they allegedly supported airing "Sesame Street" but didn't want to approve the ...
For decades, shows like Sesame Street were, in addition to being often the only thing available, were considered safe havens for children—wholesome, educational programming that helped ...
It may surprise some to hear that “Sesame Street” has a legacy of musical guests that is arguably only rivaled by “Saturday Night Live” — performers over the decades have ranged from ...
As a child, Riley LeBon was terrified of Count von Count on “Sesame Street.” Last week, the now-third-year University of Virginia student helped puppeteer the numbers-obsessed vampire with Muppet ...
SZA has taken her talents to children’s television. The musician has graced Sesame Street with a new song about gratitude. This marks Sesame Street’s 55th season. In a press statement ...
Marni Rose McFall is a Newsweek reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is on internet trends, U.S. politics and popular culture. She has covered fashion, culture, art and music extensively ...
Emilio Delgado, Luis on ‘Sesame Street’ for 45 years, dies Emilio Delgado, the actor and singer who for 45 years was a warm and familiar presence in children's lives and a rare Latino face on ...