Sesame Street teaches children to speak out against racism with new TV special

Sesame Street is teaching children to stand up and speak out against racism amid a recent national reckoning with a new show.

Later this month, Sesame Workshop - the nonprofit, educational organisation behind Sesame Street - will air a half-hour anti-racist special titled: "The Power of We,” with the hope that families will watch together.

In addition to defining what racism is for its young viewers, the special, which will stream on HBO Max and PBS Kids beginning 15 October, will also show how it can be hurtful through little skits and songs.

“When you see something that's wrong, speak up and say: ‘That’s wrong' and tell an adult,” six-year-old Gabrielle the Muppet advises at one point.