Article 5KNJ2 New Sesame Street song supports Asian American children struggling with bullying

New Sesame Street song supports Asian American children struggling with bullying

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Sarah Betancourt
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Alan and Wes, a recently introduced African American character, sing Your eyes tell the story of your family' in Proud of Your Eyes

With anti-Asian hate crimes rising across the US, Sesame Street has offered its support to any Asian American children struggling with being bullied with a new song: Proud of Your Eyes.

In the video released by the beloved 51-year-old show, Alan, the Japanese American owner of Hooper's Store on Sesame Street, and Wes, a recently introduced African American character, talk to their friend Analyn about how a boy bullied her at a nearby park.

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