Vila Sésamo presented two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children “The ABC of Racial Literacy”.
According to the “Sesame Street in Communities” website, “racial literacy” is defined as “the knowledge, skills and awareness needed to speak carefully about race and racism; this naturally includes having a rich vocabulary, including terms such as race. , racism, prejudice, ally, defender, and so on. “
In addition, says the website, racial literacy means “having the ability to identify racism when it happens”, “having strategies to combat or tackle racism” and “understanding the role that racism plays in society”.
“You have great power to help children better understand this complicated, imperfect and often unfair world. Your words are important, and speaking honestly and directly about race and diversity is the beginning of racial literacy,” Sesame Street in Communities encourages parents and guardians. “Even if children don’t understand the nuances of words, being open to learning new words and understanding ideas from the perspective of others is always helpful.”
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In a video shared online, Elmo, the star of “Vila Sésamo”, meets Elijah and Wes, a black father and son who are sitting on the park bench. After discussing the colors of the leaves and how the reds match Elmo’s hair and the browns match Wes’s skin, Elmo asks why Wes’s skin is brown.
Elijah responds by explaining that the more melanin someone has, “the darker their skin”.
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“The color of our skin is an important part of who we are,” said Elijah to Elmo. “But we should all know that it’s okay that we all look different in many, many ways.”
“Things on the outside, like the color of our skin or the texture of our hair or nose, our smiles and eyes make us who we are. Many people call it a race, ”Elijah continues. “But although we look different, we are all part of the human race.”
“Isn’t it cool, Elmo?” Wes asks.
“Very cool,” says Elmo.
Elias goes on to compare people with different colored leaves that come from “an incredible tree”.
“Strong, its branches like arms outstretched with leaves of many different colors, swaying together in the breeze,” said Elijah. “When people of all colors come together, we are as strong as this tree.”
Wes then takes a sheet and tells Elmo that “it looks like us, two colors side by side”.
“It’s beautiful,” Elmo reacts.
“Yes, beautiful together,” adds Wes.
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In a separate video clip, Elmo and Wes appear alongside Sesame Street characters Abby Cadabby and Rosita to sing a song about being “proud” of their own bodies.
“My eyes are brown and your eyes are blue,” Wes starts with Abby Cadabby.
“But there is no difference. I am still the same as you,” replies the fairy Muppet.
“I’m proud and you should be too,” Rosita then sings, Elmo follows: “There is no difference, Elmo has feelings like you.”
The chorus, in part, says: “I am, you are, we are someone … I am strong in my skin, strong in my skin, yes. And together we will always, we will always win, yes”, while showing images of children of all races.
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“If something is wrong, I will get up,” sings Wes.
“If something is unfair, Elmo will speak,” Elmo follows.
Rosita and Abby Cadabby then say, “In this big world, it is not good to be hurt. We are a big family, so let’s take care of each other.”