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PHILADELPHIA — Sesame Place announces implementation costumed A $25 million class action lawsuit was filed alleging multiple discrimination cases after a video of a character stroking two six-year-old black girls went viral.
The Sesame Street-themed park, operated by SeaWorld Parks, said in a statement Tuesday it was created to address prejudice, promote inclusion and prevent discrimination. It said it will be mandatory for all employees to attend the training. The end of September.
Training developed by civil rights educators will also be integrated into the onboarding of all new hires and "will become a regular part of training and workforce development," the statement said.
In July, a video of a Sesame Street character waving at her two black girls during a parade at Sesame Place went viral, sparking an outcry online. Anger arose. The girl's single mother, Jody Brown, posted the video on her Instagram.
Kathy Valeriano, president of Sesame Place Philadelphia, said the park has already begun implementing temporary measures while the park's review continues.
"We are committed to ensuring that our guests feel welcomed, included and enriched by their visit to our parks," said Valeriano. .
SeaWorld CEO Mark Swanson will meet with the Brown family on Thursday, along with the Reverend Jesse Jackson, to "address the flaws highlighted from this latest press release," Bivory said. Lamar said. family lawyer.
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