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Feature
Social media searches for ‘Sesame Street’ puppeteer’s stolen heirloom
Social media users are rallying behind Kathleen Kim, a performer and puppeteer for Ji-Young, the first Asian American Muppet on “Sesam...
Michelle De Pacina
Asian American History
‘Sesame Street’ debuts its first Filipino muppet
“Sesame Street” has welcomed its first Filipino muppet. TJ the muppet, created by Filipino American animation director Bobby Pon...
Ryan General
Food
Krispy Kreme Japan will soon be offering wasabi doughnuts
Krispy Kreme Japan will soon offer a “Sesame Street”-themed range of doughnuts that features a doughnut with Elmo’s favorite food: wasabi. T...
Isa Peralta
Entertainment
Naomi Osaka appears on ‘Sesame Street’ to teach children of all skin types about wearing sunscreen
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka will appear as a guest on the latest episode of “Sesame Street.” Her segment involves teaching young viewers ...
Conservative leader calls for defunding of PBS over ‘Sesame Street’ intro of Asian American muppet
A conservative union chairman has called out PBS and proposed to defund the network after its children’s show “Sesame Street” introduc...
Bryan Ke
Culture
Puppeteer Kathy Kim on how ‘Sesame Street’ created Ji-Young, the show’s first Asian American muppet
Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Ji-Young, the first Asian American muppet, and hear from puppeteer Kathy Kim abo...
Sarah Yukiko
‘Sesame Street’ introduces Ji-Young, the show’s first Asian American muppet in its 52-year history
The beloved American children’s show “Sesame Street” will introduce its first Asian American muppet in its 52-year history this month in a T...
News
‘Sesame Street’ Introduces 2 Rohingya Muppets to Help Refugee Children in Bangladesh
American children’s show “Sesame Street” has introduced two new muppets as part of an effort to educate Rohingya refugee children and help t...
Asia
Sesame Street’s Rendition Of PPAP is Straight Fire
“I have a choco!” and “I have a butter!” goes the latest PPAP parody to hit the internet. The popularity of Piko Taro and his “PPAP song” ha...
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