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Bob McGrath, ‘Sesame Street’ legend, dies at 90
Read full article: Bob McGrath, ‘Sesame Street’ legend, dies at 90Actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show “Sesame Street,” Bob McGrath, has died at the age of 90.
Sesame Place apologizes after Black girls snubbed at parade
Read full article: Sesame Place apologizes after Black girls snubbed at paradeA Sesame Street-themed amusement park has apologized after a viral video appearing to show a costumed character waving off two 6-year-old Black girls at a parade outside Philadelphia.
The internet’s first feud of 2022 is between Elmo and a pet rock
Read full article: The internet’s first feud of 2022 is between Elmo and a pet rockLook, life as we know it right now is pretty insane. Omicron is raging across the country, it didn’t even feel like 2021 happened and America’s sweetheart, Betty White, is dead.
The Latest: Robinhood's ad emerges from the time capsule
Read full article: The Latest: Robinhood's ad emerges from the time capsuleThe latest news on Super Bowl commercials. ___10 p.m.Smartphone-based stock market investment service Robinhood bought its Super Bowl spot in December after a successful year, unaware that it was about to make global headlines. Ad___9:45 p.m.Jeep starred iconic singer Bruce Springsteen in his first ever ad promoting the idea of unity. Most brands that have money to spend on Super Bowl ads are already household names, but the big game is also a chance for upstarts to make a big splash. ___7:15 p.m.General Motors used humor in a Super Bowl ad to promote its ambitious push to get more Americans to buy electric vehicles.
'Speak up!' — 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV special
Read full article: 'Speak up!' — 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in TV specialNEW YORK – “Sesame Street" has always pressed for inclusion. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will later this month air the half-hour anti-racist special "The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together. The special defines racism for younger viewers and shows how it can be hurtful. “Sesame Street,” which last year celebrated its 50th anniversary, has a history of explaining the world to children, tackling everything from foster care to substance abuse. The latest special comes on the heels of “Sesame Street” contributing to “Coming Together: Standing Up To Racism,” a CNN town hall special in June hosted by Van Jones and Erica Hill.
As seen on SA Live - Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Read full article: As seen on SA Live - Tuesday, October 6, 2020SAN ANTONIO – Today on SA Live, pumpkin spice and everything nice - on a sandwich?! Since we’re going off the rails with sandwiches today, what’s your go-to comfort sandwich? 🥪 What's your go-to comfort sandwich? Tag us @SALiveKSAT + look for your answers today from 1 to 2 p.m. on @ksatnews pic.twitter.com/3X0eFOklk4 — SA Live (@SALiveKSAT) October 6, 2020Jen is live at PB&J with Tay at The Yard on McCullough Avenue for a taste of a PBJ & pumpkin spice sandwich! The results might surprise you...SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12.
Many young kids who watched ‘Sesame Street’ performed better in school, study says
Read full article: Many young kids who watched ‘Sesame Street’ performed better in school, study saysIf you’ve listened closely to the dialogue on “Sesame Street” in recent years, you might have thought to yourself, “Man, this is on point. then "Sesame Street" might have had a hand in that -- really. Early childhood education: Then and nowThese days, it seems as though early childhood education is a hot topic among parents. But consider that back when "Sesame Street" debuted, it was a different time, the study points out. It's worth mentioning that "Sesame Street" celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
How to watch the CNN and ‘Sesame Street’ town hall addressing racism
Read full article: How to watch the CNN and ‘Sesame Street’ town hall addressing racismCNN – As anger and heartbreak have swept across America over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, CNN and "Sesame Street" are refocusing their second town hall to address racism. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families" will air on Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families" will air on Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families" will air exclusively on CNN at 10 a.m. Viewers can watch it on CNN, CNN International and CNN en Español.
You can call your child’s favorite furry monster for a kid-oriented PSA
Read full article: You can call your child’s favorite furry monster for a kid-oriented PSALeave it to our favorite furry monsters to lend a hand. Some of your kids’ favorites from “Sesame Street” are on the other end of the phone with kid-oriented PSAs. Phone numbers are provided to use so that your kids are really getting on a phone call with their favorite “Sesame Street” character. And of course, because “Sesame Street” is as fantastic as it is, there are other great tools the folks there have offered up for kids, as well. Or just a reminder to our children that they are loved and to stay safe and healthy -- that’s what their favorite furry monsters are doing.
Many children who watched ‘Sesame Street’ performed better in school, study says
Read full article: Many children who watched ‘Sesame Street’ performed better in school, study saysIf you’ve listened closely to the dialogue on “Sesame Street” in recent years, you might have thought to yourself, “Man, this is on point. Here’s a show that really gets it.”
Meet the fresh face of autism awareness: Julia, from 'Sesame Street'
Read full article: Meet the fresh face of autism awareness: Julia, from 'Sesame Street'For fans of Julia, the 4-year-old Muppet with autism on “Sesame Street,” you are in luck. Autism Speaks, a national advocacy organization that sponsors research and conducts awareness activities, has launched a new campaign in conjunction with "Sesame Street" that features Julia and aims to promote early autism screening. The campaign consists of digital, print and resources available in English at ScreenForAutism.org and in Spanish at DeteccionDeAutismo.org. The content highlights the importance of early screening. “There is considerable work to be done in overcoming obstacles that may delay a diagnosis -- the first step toward improved future outcomes,” said Angela Geiger, CEO of Autism Speaks.