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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Chelsea Ritschel

Sesame Place staff to undergo diversity training after accusations of discrimination against Black children

Twitter / Leslie Mac

Sesame Place announced it will be implementing a new plan to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion among employees after a series of incidents appeared to show staff discriminating against Black children.

In a viral video filmed by Leslie Mac, who was visiting the Philadelphia-based theme park with her four-year-old daughter and her daughter’s friends last month, a costumed staff member was approached by the two young girls. However, rather than pause to take pictures with the theme park guests, the character instead appeared to wave the children away.

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