‘Sesame Street’ Debuts Ji-Young, First Asian American Muppet
Huff PostLOADING ERROR LOADING What’s in a name? Ji also means sesame.” At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet in the “Sesame Street” canon. “So it was very important that she was specifically Korean American, not just like, generically Korean, but she was born here.” One thing Ji-Young will help teach children is how to be a good “upstander.” “Sesame Street” first used the term on its “The Power of We” TV special last year, which featured Tamir. It matters when Asian American families, especially with many of them being immigrant families, can see themselves reflected in an institution like “Sesame Street,” Leung said. I’m gonna guess that maybe old buddy Bert has not tried Korean food.” Having already made several famous friends on “Sesame Street,” is there anyone Ji-Young still really wants to meet?
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