Sesame Place Apologizes , After Viral Video <br />Seems to Show Character , Ignoring Black Children.<br />Sesame Place Apologizes , After Viral Video <br />Seems to Show Character , Ignoring Black Children.<br />Sesame Place is the 'Sesame Street' <br />theme park located in Philadelphia.<br />In the video, an employee wearing the costume of the character Rosita appears to shake their head at two Black children who attempt to connect with the performer.<br />The performer then walks by the two children.<br />The children's mother posted the video to Instagram, captioning that she "will never step foot in @sesameplace ever again.".<br />Sesame Place issued two statements in response to the incident.<br />Our brand, our park and our employees stand for inclusivity and equality in all forms. , Sesame Place Statement, via CNN.<br />That is what Sesame Place is about and we do not tolerate any behaviors in our parks that are contrary to that commitment, Sesame Place Statement, via CNN.<br />We sincerely apologize to the family for their experience in our park on Saturday; we know <br />that it's not ok. , Sesame Place Statement, via CNN.<br />We are taking actions to do better. We are committed to making this right, Sesame Place Statement, via CNN.<br />We will conduct training for our employees so they better understand, recognize and deliver an inclusive, equitable and entertaining experience <br />to our guests, Sesame Place Statement, via CNN.<br />The video was quick to spark outrage, including from celebrities.<br />Destiny's Child's singer Kelly Rowland shared the video on her own Instagram stories.<br />So had that been me, that whole parade would've been in flames, Kelly Rowland, Destiny's Child's Singer, via CNN.<br />Are you serious? You're not <br />going to speak to my child? <br />And did you see that baby's face at the end? [...] She deserves <br />an explanation!, Kelly Rowland, Destiny's Child's Singer, via CNN
