June 22nd 2024.
Sesame Street Place was not the only theme park facing accusations of discrimination against Black children in 2022. It seems that Legoland also had a similar incident during the same time. However, unlike Sesame Street Place, Legoland has yet to make amends with the affected family.
The incident occurred during a family trip to Legoland Theme Park in New York in June 2022. Breana Ramsey and her sister-in-law, Shaquana Williams, claim that their children, a 2-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, were ignored by costumed characters. This led to a lawsuit being filed and seeking $1 million in damages. Their attorney, Darnell Crosland, stated that the family had initially requested a meeting with the company to discuss the incident and a full refund, but their requests were ignored.
Crosland also conducted his own investigation and discovered that this was not an isolated incident. He found multiple cases where Legoland staff only interacted with white children and ignored Black and other minority children. Ramsey also shared that no one from Legoland has reached out to apologize for the incident, even two years later.
Interestingly, a similar incident happened at Sesame Street Place in the same year. A video clip showed costumed characters ignoring two Black girls during a parade, sparking outrage on social media. The theme park issued an apology and implemented diversity, equity, and inclusion training for all employees and personnel.
However, Legoland has not taken similar actions. The company issued a statement to News 8, stating their commitment to creating an inclusive and safe environment for all guests. As the matter is currently under litigation, they are unable to provide further details and will respect the legal process.
This incident highlights the ongoing issue of discrimination and the need for companies to take proactive steps to address it. It is important for all children to feel valued and included, regardless of their race. Sesame Street's introduction of Black Muppets to open discussions on racism is a step in the right direction, and hopefully, other companies will follow suit. As for Legoland, only time will tell if they will take the necessary actions to make things right with the affected family.
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