In 1969, Sesame Street hit the airwaves on PBS and forever changed children’s television programming. Known for its progressive approach to educating children, the show became well-known for promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion. This quality is clearly defined by its multicultural casting of human actors of various races, ethnicities, and cultures. Actor Sonia Manzano joined… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON