30 Times Sesame Street Tackled Serious Issues

By MsMojo

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Sesame Street has never shied away from life's toughest conversations. Join us as we count down the most powerful moments when the beloved children's show tackled serious real-world issues with honesty, compassion, and care for its youngest viewers. From grief and racism to autism and foster care, these unforgettable storylines proved that no topic is too big for Sesame Street! Our countdown includes Mr. Hooper's death and Big Bird's grief, Julia's autism representation, Karli's foster care journey, the introduction of LGBTQ families, the heartbreaking HIV storyline of Kami, tackling racism and discrimination, and so much more! Which Sesame Street moment stayed with you long after childhood? Let us know in the comments below! WATCH our 24/7 Livestream to binge the best of MsMojo! https://wmojo.com/msmojo_livestream FOLLOW all of our socials for more lists, videos, and articles! https://linkin.bio/msmojo/ MsMojo is a leading producer of queen-sized lists and thought-provok

Tags: Big Bird, COVID-19, Elmo, HIV, Julia, LGBTQ families, Mr. Hooper, Muppets, Sesame Street, adoption, autism, children's television, death and grief, discrimination, divorce, down syndrome, foster care, gender roles, gun violence, houselessness