Sesame Place Apologizes After Black Girls Snubbed At Parade

A viral incident at a Sesame Street themed amusement park involved a character, Rosita, appearing to ignore two black girls while interacting with a white child. The park apologized, citing costume visibility issues, and faced backlash, including calls for a boycott. In response, the park refunded the family's visit and promised inclusivity training for staff.

What prompted the amusement park to issue an apology?

• A character hugged a child.

• A character gave a toy to a child.

• A character ignored two black girls.

• A character danced with a child.

What action did the character Rosita take that caused controversy?

• Danced with a group of children.

• Sang a song with a group of children.

• Gave a toy to a white child.

• High-fived a white child and ignored two black girls.

What was one of the reasons given by the park for the character's actions?

• The character was malfunctioning.

• The character was following a script.

• The character was on a break.

• The costume makes it difficult to see small children.

What did the park offer to the affected family?

• A free meal.

• A meet and greet with all characters.

• A refund and a return visit.

• A private tour.

What future action did the park promise to take?

• Implement more inclusivity training for employees.

• Hire new characters.

• Change the park's theme.

• Offer free tickets to all visitors.