Gabrielle, Abby, Tamir and Elmo wearing masks and doing crafts

About the Special

The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special features Elmo and Abby Cadabby, who are joined by 6-year-old Muppet Gabrielle and her cousin, 8-year-old Tamir. Come along with these friends as they learn how to become “upstanders” to unfair treatment based on skin or fur color.

The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special is available now on HBO Max and PBSKids. Watch with your family to learn how we can all become upstanders against racism.

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Who's on Sesame Street today?
Picture of Sesame Street Character Elmo
Elmo
Picture of Sesame Street Character Abby
Abby Cadabby
Gabrielle smiling
Gabrielle
Tamir smiling
Tamir
Yara Shahidi smiling in front of a window
Yara Shahidi
Chris Jackson wearing a grey hat and smiling
Christopher Jackson
Andra Day smiling against a grey background
Andra Day
Alan Muraoka
Alan
Roscoe Sesame Street
Gordon
Chris Knowings
Chris
Violet (Charlie on Sesame Street)
Charlie

More About the Special

A family of 4 sits on a couch with a remote control
Watch & Play Together

Before settling in to watch Elmo and his friends, you may want to preview the playful learning resources designed for you and your child to use together. Then, invite your child to watch, talk about, and enjoy "The Power of We."

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Grover sits on a stoop with a group of four children looking at him
Racial Justice

Sesame Workshop is committed to promoting understanding and bridging differences through “The Power of We” and more.

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