A federal jury in Philadelphia cleared Sesame Place of racial discrimination claims by five Black and Hispanic families.

A federal jury in Philadelphia ruled that Sesame Place is not liable for racial discrimination claims made by five Black and Hispanic families. The families alleged that costumed characters ignored their children during park events based on race, following viral videos from 2022. The jury unanimously found no evidence of racial bias, attributing the perceived neglect to crowd dynamics and performance limitations. Sesame Place reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity.

September 20, 2024
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