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On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and respected for who they are. Happy #PrideMonth!
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This #PrideMonth, let's celebrate diversity and unity and spread love and acceptance. Together, we can make the world a kinder place for all. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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The letter X will be holding a press conference later today. #TwitterX
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There is only one person who has known the power of 6-7 since the beginning.... Ah ah ah! ⚡️🔢💜
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R is for Rainbow! 🌈 Rainbow flags have been waving in honor of the LGBTQIA+ community since 1978. These symbols continue to evolve and take new forms, like the 2018 Progress Pride Flag by Daniel Quasar. Together, let's learn what each of these colors represent! #PrideMonth
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The Sesame Street library is coming to YouTube!
Beginning in January 2026, YouTube will have the largest digital library of Sesame Street content, with hundreds of full episodes coming to the Sesame Street channels.
Join us as we help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder, one episode at a time
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We all face moments when things feel overwhelming, and that’s okay. Remember, you are not alone.
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Happy #PrideMonth from Sesame Street! Today and every day, we celebrate and uplift the LGBTQIA+ members of our community. Together, let’s build a world where every person and family feels loved and welcomed for who they are. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🤎🖤
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Stop scrolling, take a deep breath, and use the next few minutes to escape to a place where the air is sweet. 💛💚
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On our Street, we celebrate inclusion, belonging, and freedom of authentic self-expression. Happy #PrideMonth to all the people in our neighborhoods! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🤍🤎🖤
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Thank you, @Elmo, for checking in with a reminder for us to pause and take a mindful moment to focus on how we’re feeling. For #EmotionalWellbeing resources and more, visit @SesameWorkshop:
sesame.org/mentalhealth
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Caroll Spinney, the legendary puppeteer behind beloved Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, died today, December 8th 2019, at age 85 at his home in Connecticut, after living with Dystonia for some time. m.sesame.org/2P3EhIh
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Sending hugs, love, and safe wishes to all our friends on the West Coast who have been affected by the wildfires. Your friends on Sesame Street are here for you. ♥️
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We mourn the loss of our friend Robin Williams, who always made us laugh and smile.
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For more than 50 years, Sesame Workshop has been proud to partner with PBS to bring learning and joy to children across America. Generations of children have benefitted from the public investment that has enabled PBS to do such important work, and the need remains. PBS, we’re so proud to be your neighbor. 💛💚
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Join us today in commemorating #Juneteenth as we honor our past, reflect on what it means to have freedom, and celebrate our strength, joy, and unity.
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We are excited to announce that all new Sesame Street episodes are coming to @netflix worldwide along with library episodes, and new episodes will also release the same day on @PBS Stations and @PBSKIDS platforms in the US, preserving a 50+ year relationship.
The support of Netflix, PBS, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting serve as a unique public-private partnership to enable Sesame Street to continue to help children everywhere grow smarter, stronger, and kinder.
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All heroes are welcome in the JustNICE League. You can't save the world alone. 💛💚
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In celebration of #IndigenousPeoplesDay, Sesame Street’s Word of the Day is “tradition!" Join @BigBird and our friend Zahn McClarnon as we honor Indigenous peoples around the world and the many ways they share their culture and family traditions, today and every day.
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3 Olympic games, 11 Olympic medals, and the biggest heart you'll ever see. Ms. @Simone_Biles is one of a kind! #ParisOlympics
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Many of our friends are being affected by the smoke and air quality issues caused by wildfires in Canada. This can be scary for children, and they may have questions or big feelings about what is happening. (1/2)
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We remember and honor the incredible life of James Earl Jones. As the first celebrity guest to appear on Sesame Street, he forever shaped how we reach both children and their caregivers. His timeless contributions to education, entertainment, and the arts have left an indelible mark on generations. Thank you for being part of our street, Mr. Jones. 💛💚
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Your friends on Sesame Street will always be here when you need them. Visit the neighborhood any day of the week with full episodes on our YouTube channel: m.sesame.org/FreeEpisodes
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It's almost time for 1D -- they're part of our new season, starting Sept. 15th! Here's a preview! piped.video/watch?v=ji5Sombq… @onedirection
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When you support @SesameWorkshop, you help ensure that a new generation of children can grow up knowing there's a place where they are welcomed, celebrated, and loved. Donate today: m.sesame.org/EoYTW4 💛💚
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The one and only cookie flute for the one and only, @lizzo! Your furry friends love you! 🍪🎶❤️
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It's a big day for Sesame Street's smallest neighbor! #HappyBirthdaySlimey, we love you to the moon and back!
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Does @onedirection know the alphabet? Don't worry, Bert's here to help!
WATCH: piped.video/R67HqIlz-U4
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Happy 4th of July from your friends on Sesame Street! ❤️💙💚 #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly
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We will #NeverForget. Today, we hug loved ones a little tighter and know that we are always stronger together. ❤️
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For 55 years, Sesame Street has welcomed all children to learn and play with our furry friends, friendly monsters, and warm and gentle grown-ups.
Everyone has a place on Sesame Street and has since our first episode premiered on November 10th, 1969. Happy #SesameStreetDay
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Can confirm, a ninth gold medal tastes as good as the first. Congratulations Ms. @KatieLedecky! #ParisOlympics
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Happy 4th of July from your friends on Sesame Street! ❤️💙💚 #IndependenceDay #4thofJuly
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Just a reminder that you are doing your best, and that’s more than enough. It’s okay to take it one day at a time.
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Grouches gonna grouch on Sesame Street. 💚 Thanks for visiting our neighborhood @BrettGoldstein! We love you!
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Mental health is health! For #EmotionalWellBeing resources and more, visit @SesameWorkshop: Sesame.org/MentalHealth
Wow! Elmo is glad he asked! Elmo learned that it is important to ask a friend how they are doing. Elmo will check in again soon, friends! Elmo loves you.❤️ #EmotionalWellBeing
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Today we honor and remember the life of our friend, Harry Belafonte. Take a moment with us to reflect and honor his legacy and enjoy this Sesame Street classic.
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Our new @SesameCommunity foster care initiative includes resources to help children feel safe & welcome when they’re placed into care. In this video, Karli’s “for-now” parents Dalia & Clem remind her that she has a place at their table. m.sesame.org/2Ekiw1g #SesameCommunity
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We can do better. We must do better. We will do better. Thank you for joining us this morning ❤️
“Let’s come together, all of us, no matter the color of our skin, and stand together to make this a kind and safe place to live for everyone.” @BigBIrd, @Elmo and others in the #CNNSesameStreet town hall encourage everyone to "do better." cnn.com/sesamestreet
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Guess who's 1D's "biggest" fan? (And thanks for visiting Sesame Street, @onedirection!)
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The upside down has made it's way to Sesame Street. Can the Cookiegorgon learn to share? Find out in #SharingThings.
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Hip-Hop Hooray! Happy Hip-Hop History Month! Join us in celebrating and honoring the originators, artists, and contributions of Hip-Hop. 🎤🎶
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On this day, we hug loved ones a little tighter and know that we are always stronger together. And we are always here for you on Sesame Street. #NeverForget
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It's an especially sunny day on Sesame Street today! Thank you to @FLOTUS for stopping by our neighborhood. ❤️
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We’re excited to announce a new friend joining us on Sesame Street! She’s Julia, a 4-year-old with autism! #SeeAmazing
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Our thoughts are with our friends in Texas. You are not alone. ❤
For caregivers, it can be hard to help little ones understand and cope with the effects of violence, but limiting media exposure and making space for them to express big feelings are good places to start.
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Join us and our friend Zahn McClarnon this November as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month and recognize the Indigenous peoples across the land now known as the United States. Together, let’s celebrate the cultures and heritage of our Indigenous families and friends who shape, lead, and enrich our communities! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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It's @Elmo's birthday on Saturday! Wish him a “Happy Birthday" by adding a message to his birthday card! m.sesame.org/ElmoBirthdayCar… 🎂
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Kindness is not canceled.
Love is not canceled.
Hope is not canceled.
Your favorite furry friends are here for you. ❤️
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Today, we celebrate our friend Jim Henson and his legacy of joy and creativity. He reinvented the way we view monsters, puppetry, and fun. Thank you to our friend Jim for everything he taught us. Happy Birthday! ❤️
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In 1976 the Pointer Sisters recorded the now iconic "Pinball Number Count" song. Sesame Workshop celebrates the life and legacy of Anita Pointer. Thank you Anita Pointer for helping us learn our 123s and dedicating your life to creating inspiring and uplifting music. 💛
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We’re thinking of our friends in Southern California today. ❤️
Coping with extreme weather events such as wildfires can be overwhelming for both children and adults. For free, bilingual resources on comforting little ones and helping them feel safe, visit: m.sesame.org/42bHeN3
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Here's a preview of @onedirection's upcoming Sesame Street appearance, brought to you by the letter U! piped.video/watch?v=qW9f80bU…
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A small gesture, a kind word, or a moment of understanding can make all the difference.
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With tiny bags and a big heart, Slimey sets out to join his friends in Paris! #ParisOlympics #SlimeyInParis
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After an incident of community violence, children (and adults) need to be reminded they are safe and loved. By limiting media exposure & making space for big feelings, caregivers can create a safe space. 💛
For resources on coping with violence, visit m.sesame.org/GunViolence
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We LOVE Mr. @AdamSandler's song about @Elmo!
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For such a little worm, you sure do take up a huge part of our heart! #HappyBirthdaySlimey! 🐛❤️
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Thank you to our friend Ms. @SZA for teaching us about gratitude. We are grateful for you! 💛💚
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No matter how busy you are, there's always time for self-care! Slimey found some time for one last picnic in Paris. #ParisOlympics #EmotionalWellbeing #SlimeyInParis
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We honor our Black and African American communities, cultures, and history. Join us this month in celebrating Black History Month on Sesame Street. 💛💚
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Join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with our friend Zahn McClarnon as we recognize the Indigenous peoples across the land now known as the United States. Here’s to the cultures and heritage of the Indigenous families and friends who have always been here! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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N is for @netflix! Sesame Street is getting a new neighbor!🍪💛💚
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After 9/11, Sesame Street premiered four special episodes to help children and families manage fear, cope with grief, and understand the importance of tolerance.
On this day, we look back at the first episode where Elmo overcomes his fear with the help of FDNY firefighters, showing little ones that it’s okay to be scared, and that helpers are always there to keep us safe. #NeverForget
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Happy birthday to everyone's favorite little red friend, @elmo! We are smiling wide and laughing loud for you today! ❤️🎂🥳#HappyBirthdayElmo
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Slimey’s excited to visit the Louvre, we hear they have a painting by Wormeer! #ParisOlympics #SlimeyInParis
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Sesame Street celebrates 50 years of Hip-Hop. From music to dance and beyond, its culture and influence spans generations and crosses the globe. Join us in celebrating and honoring the originators, artists, and contributions of Hip-Hop. Hip-Hop Hooray! #HipHop50
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Today we mourn the loss of our friend Kobe Bryant. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Bryant family. ♥️
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During #PrideMonth, colors are a little brighter, smiles are a little wider, and our hearts are full of love and pride for the people in our neighborhood. May the celebration and kindness continue every month of the year. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🤍🤎🖤
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Dear teachers, thank you for all that you do today and every day. Share this with a teacher you're thankful for. 💛💚
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Happy birthday to the littlest guy with the biggest heart. You can even make grouches smile! 🐛 #HappyBirthdaySlimey
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Did you know that Slimey won 5 gold medals at the Worm Summer Games on Sesame Street? He still has a ways to go before he catches Ms. @SimoneBiles though! #ParisOlympics #SlimeyInParis
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Today we're commemorating #Juneteenth. Let's celebrate as a community and reflect on what this day means to us and the importance of freedom for all! ❤️
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It's okay to have questions about COVID-19 vaccines for children! Elmo's dad Louie talked to their pediatrician, and learned that Elmo getting vaccinated is the best way to keep him and his whole neighborhood safe and healthy! #CaringForEachOther
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Happy birthday to the one and only Elmo! You fill our hearts with joy every single day—here’s to many more years of giggles and fun! We love you! #HappyBirthdayElmo 🥳🎈🎂🎁
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