.Elmo's dad Louie explains the importance of protesting racial injustice during CNNSesameStreet's town hall.
"Through protesting, people are able to share their feelings and make things better."Elmo asked his dad why groups of people were assembling, and Louie explained they're protestors who"come together to show they are upset and disagree about something — they want to make others aware of the problem. He continued,"Through protesting, people are able to share their feelings and make things better.
Elmo noticed the protesters looked upset."They are sad and upset and they have every right to be, Elmo," Louie responded."People are upset because racism is a huge problem in our country." "Across the country people of color, especially in the Black community, are being treated unfairly because of how they look, their culture, race, and who they are," he continued, noting that"Not all streets are like Sesame Street." Watch the powerful video above, which can serve as an educational experience for the whole family.
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