The famous children’s show “Sesame Street” doubled down on this year’s “Pride Month” by issuing a social media post drawing attention to the show’s inclusivity.
“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!” the post read.
The show has drawn attention to its support of LGBTQ for several years.
In 2024, Sesame Street wrote on X, “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.”
In 2023, the show featured actress Ariana DeBose promoting Pride Month with Elmo. “Hi! Elmo and I wanted to share that everyone is always welcome on Sesame Street,” DeBose said. “This month and every month, we want to uplift and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ family, friends, and communities.”
Elmo added, “From our Sesame Street family to yours, happy pride. Elmo loves you.” President Donald Trump signed an executive order last month ending funding for PBS and NPR. PBS features the children’s show.
“At the very least, Americans have the right to expect that if their tax dollars fund public broadcasting at all, they fund only fair, accurate, unbiased, and nonpartisan news coverage. No media outlet has a constitutional right to taxpayer subsidies, and the Government is entitled to determine which categories of activities to subsidize,” Trump’s order said, directing the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) Board of Directors to cease federal funding to the entities.
