ICYMI: Sesame Place is rolling out a major plan of action following outrage over alleged racist snubbing at the hands of some of their mascots.
Park leaders announced comprehensive initiatives Tuesday to address what much of the public has perceived as intentional discrimination as it pertains to Black children ... some of whom have filmed not-so-nice encounters with costumed characters.
Among things Sesame Place says it's going to implement ... an overall racial equity assessment to review what their current policies demand of staffers, plus new standard operating procedure for workers as well.
Sesame Place says this training is going to be thorough and thoughtful, and that it'll become part of the onboarding of all new employees going forward. Worth noting --Play video contentOne last thing Sesame is committing to ... ushering in what they call a best-in-class diversity, equity and inclusion program with some heavy hitters overseeing things.
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