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[app chimes] - Oh!
[giggling] Oh, hi, there.
Welcome to "Sesame Street."
- [gasps and pants]
I'm here for the playdate. Am I late? Am I late?
- [giggling] - Wait, am I early?
- No, Abby. You're just in time.
But you know what?
Gabrielle and Tamir are gonna be a little bit late today.
- Oh, are they in their meeting?
- Yeah, yeah.
They're in their Power of We group.
- Oh, that is so cool. - Mm-hmm.
- Um, I wonder what they're doing today.
- Hmm.
both: ♪ You plus me makes the Power of We ♪
♪ Build a better world for you and me ♪
♪ Let's stand up for what is right ♪
♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
- That's it. Great job.
Oh, man, well, that's it
for the Power of We group meeting today.
Does anybody want to share what they've learned?
- Oh, me, me, me, me! Oh, I know one thing.
Me.
- Gabrielle?
- Well, we learned different things
we can do to express who we are and how we're feeling.
- Right, cuz.
And, oh, we also learned about being an upstander
and standing up to racism.
- Yeah, and racism is treating people unfairly and unkindly
just because of the color of their skin
or where they come from, and that's wrong.
- You're right. That is wrong, Gabrielle.
Does anyone want to share something that they've made?
- Me, me, me, me. - Tamir.
- Yeah, um, I made up my own superhero.
His name is--
[imitates fanfare]
Super Smart. - [gasps]
- Yeah, he's super kind, super strong,
and super smart, like me. [scattered chuckling]
- Nice. Wow. - That is awesome, Tamir.
You know, drawing is a great way to express yourself
when you're having big feelings.
What's another way we can express ourselves?
- [gasps] We can sing.
I love to sing.
♪ It makes me feel great ♪
And it's something fun you can do with friends.
- That's right.
You know, I love singing with my friends, too.
- Yeah. - Oh, hey, hey.
What if we get everybody together and sing?
- [gasps] Yeah.
- A virtual community sing-along?
That is a super idea.
That way, everyone in the community
can express themselves and stand up to racism.
all: Yeah.
- That would be great. - Okay.
Well, the next group is Wednesday,
but I'll see you all later for the sing-along.
- Bye.
- Oh, boy.
- That was so good.
- Oh! Gabrielle, Tamir, hi!
- Hi, Elmo, hi, Abby. - Hi, Elmo, Abby.
- [giggles] Boy, Gabrielle and Tamir look really excited.
- Oh, I am.
That's the way I always feel after our Power of We meetings.
We call it that because we have the power
to make things better.
- Oh, cool. Well, what do you do there?
- Oh, well, it's a group where we talk about our feelings.
- Oh, well, what kind of feelings?
- Feelings about racism.
You know, how people that look like me and Gabrielle
can get treated unfairly
because of the color of our skin.
- Elmo doesn't understand.
- Okay, well, hang on.
I have this video I made with my dad to explain it.
- Yeah, and our friend Chris did the voice.
- Mm-hmm. Oh, here it is.
- Oh, good.
- Racism is treating people unfairly
just because of the color of their skin.
That's wrong and unfair.
Let me try to explain.
I remember a time when some kids
were pretending to play superheroes.
Sounds like fun, right?
[child giggles] Whoo-hoo!
- Oh, I'll choose the pink one.
- Each kid knew exactly which superhero they wanted to be.
- Yay!
[upbeat music]
- Come on, let's go!
- I'm gonna catch you.
- [grunts] I'm the strongest in the world.
[laughter]
- Ooh. Ah. - Ride to the sky!
- [laughs]
♪ ♪
Ah.
- [laughs] You're so fast.
- Well, two kids wanted to be the same superhero.
Kevin turned to Brandon and said,
"You can't be a superhero.
Superheroes are supposed to be white."
That made Brandon feel confused and angry,
sad.
♪ ♪
- Ah.
♪ ♪
[chuckles]
[laughter]
- Racism hurts, and it's wrong.
- [sniffles]
[sighs]
- But Brandon thinks superheroes
can come in all skin colors.
- [chuckles]
- Making a judgment based on the color of a person's skin
is unfair and wrong.
[cheering, laughter]
So Brandon stood like a superhero and said...
- I can be any superhero. My superhero is Black.
- Oh, man, cool! - Another superhero!
- His friends stood up and declared
superheroes can be any color.
- Mm-hmm.
[chuckles]
[grunts, chuckles]
Yeah. - Whoo-hoo.
- Yay, superhero. - Whoo-hoo.
- All right.
- I'm sorry. You're right.
Superheroes can be any color.
Let's play! - Yeah!
- Yay! - Yeah.
- It's important to help children feel empowered
and become upstanders for themselves and one another.
♪ ♪
- Elmo wants to be an upstander to racism!
- Yeah! Me too!
But, well, I don't know what to do.
- I know it can be hard.
♪ How do you know what to do ♪
♪ When you hear someone say ♪
♪ "You're not good enough, go away"? ♪
- ♪ When someone is not let in ♪
♪ Because of the color of their skin ♪
both: ♪ How do you know what to do? ♪
- ♪ Hey, Elmo, how would you feel if I said ♪
♪ I don't like you 'cause I don't like the color red? ♪
- ♪ Elmo wouldn't care what you said ♪
♪ 'Cause Elmo is proud, proud to be red ♪
- ♪ And, Abby, what if I said that I think ♪
♪ You're better than Elmo because you're pink ♪
- ♪ I'd tell you that it's wrong to say ♪
♪ My color makes me better in any way ♪
♪ And if anyone tried to make Elmo feel sad ♪
♪ I'd tell he's the best friend I ever had ♪
- ♪ Thanks, Abby ♪
♪ Elmo thinks if you're big or small ♪
♪ The way you look doesn't matter at all ♪
- ♪ That's outstanding ♪
♪ You're upstanding ♪
- ♪ I'm upstanding ♪
- ♪ Elmo's upstanding ♪
both: ♪ We're upstanding ♪
- ♪ That's outstanding ♪
all: ♪ In our hearts ♪
♪ We know what's right ♪
♪ And that's what makes our lives ♪
♪ Shine bright ♪
♪ Now we know what to do ♪
♪ When we hear someone say ♪
♪ "You're not good enough, go away" ♪
♪ When someone is not let in ♪
♪ Because of the color of their skin ♪
♪ Now we know what to do ♪
♪ Speak up ♪
♪ Say something ♪
♪ Don't give in ♪
- [giggling]
So, when you see something that's wrong,
speak up and say,
"That's wrong," and tell an adult.
- Yeah, Elmo and Abby can definitely do that.
- Yeah. - Great.
And I hope you'll come to our virtual community sing-along.
- Mm-hmm. - [gasps]
Ooh, that sounds like a lot of fun.
- Oh, it is.
And it's one more way for our communities
to continue come together and stand up to racism.
- ♪ Because that's what upstanders do ♪
- Oh, you go, Gabrielle! [laughter]
Boy, Elmo can't wait!
- We got to start inviting people.
- Oh, I know just who to invite.
He's my favorite science teacher.
- Oh.
[app chimes]
- Hello.
- Gordon! - Gordon!
- Hi!
- Hey, what are you guys up to?
- We're telling everyone
about the virtual community sing-along.
Can you sing with us later?
- Oh, I would love to, yeah. [chuckles]
I think it's really important
that everyone is coming together to stand up to racism
because racism can appear in lots of different ways
and in every kind of community.
- Yeah, that's true.
- And we know everyone deserves to be treated with respect
no matter what they look like or where they come from.
- Yeah. Elmo thinks so, too, Gordon.
- Racism has been around for a long time,
and it's made a lot of different things unfair,
but that doesn't mean that things can't change.
Sometimes you need to act,
either by standing up for yourself,
standing up for someone else who is being treated unfairly,
or going to get a grown-up who can help.
- Yeah, we learned a chant today
that teaches ways to be an upstander to racism.
- That's great.
Well, I've got a few errands to run before the sing-along,
so I'll see you there later, okay?
- Okay. Bye, Gordon. - Bye, Gordon.
- Bye-bye, Gordon. We love you. - Bye!
- Ooh, tell us about the chant.
- Oh, we'll show you. - [chuckles]
Ready? Okay. - Mm-hmm.
both: ♪ You plus me makes the Power of We ♪
♪ Build a better world for you and me ♪
♪ Let's stand up for what is right ♪
♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
[chuckling]
- Cool. I want to learn.
- Yeah, Elmo, too.
- Okay, everybody.
all: ♪ You plus me makes the Power of We ♪
♪ Build a better world for you and me ♪
♪ Let's stand up ♪
♪ For what is right ♪
♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
- We did it! [giggling]
- That was fun! - Um, wait a minute.
What does "listen, act, unite" mean?
- Yeah, could you explain that to us?
- Oh, well, there are different ways
you can be an upstander to racism.
- Yeah, like, it's important to listen
with your ears and with your heart.
- Mm-hmm.
And listen to the people who are being treated unfairly.
It really helps me when I talk to my friends
and they listen to how I'm feeling.
It makes me feel good.
- Yeah, and it's important to act.
- Yeah. - The way Gordon said.
- Right. Either by standing up for yourself
or for someone who's being treated unfairly.
Remember to speak up and say, "That's wrong."
- Yeah. And unite.
[both chuckle]
- That means look for the other upstanders
and create a kinder world for all of us.
- Yeah, because when you all stand up together,
we have the power to make things better.
- Oh, okay. Elmo thinks he's got it.
Oh, oh, let's give it another try.
Oh, you too out there. Come on, everybody!
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
- Hmm.
What else can we do to get ready
for the virtual community sing-along?
- Oh, what about Miss Yara?
She knows a lot about being an upstander.
- [gasps] She always has lots of great ideas, yeah!
- Yeah, yeah, cool, cool. I'll call her.
[app chimes]
- Hi, Tamir. Hi, Gabrielle, Abby, and Elmo!
What's up?
- Oh, oh, hi, Miss Yara Shahidi!
- Oh, well, we're going to invite people
to our virtual community sing-along,
but we're wondering
what else we can do to stand up to racism.
- Mm-hmm.
- Well, there are so many things you can do.
Oh, like you could make a sidewalk chalk drawing.
Here, check these out.
[Tamir gasps] - Ah, beautiful.
- Yeah.
- Chalk drawings are a great way to support your community,
and they make your neighborhood look pretty good, too.
- Wow. Magical.
- Or you could draw a picture,
or you could make a sign
for the virtual community sing-along,
like these.
- Wow.
[upbeat music]
- And it's a great way to spread positive messages.
- These are great ideas. We're gonna give them a try.
Thanks, Miss Yara!
- Anytime. Good luck.
I'll see you at the sing-along.
all: Bye!
- Bye!
- Wow, I know exactly where we could put a chalk drawing.
Right in front of 123.
- Oh. - Oh, yeah.
Grab your masks. We'll meet you on the street.
- Okay, see you there. - Okay.
I got the chalk. [laughter]
- Virtual community sing-along today.
- Yeah, join us online!
- Be there or be square.
- I can do both.
'Cause I'm a square! [laughter]
- Well, let's get started. - Okay, great.
- Yeah, let's get started. - I'll take this one.
- [giggles]
all: ♪ Here's what we can do, here's what we can do ♪
♪ Grab some chalk ♪
♪ Let's do a drawing on the sidewalk ♪
♪ Let our neighborhood pride talk ♪
- Yeah, baby! [laughter]
- There. - We did it!
We made a chalk drawing to show we care!
- Yeah.
That spells...
- Unite!
Oh, what an upstanding thing to do!
- [giggles] - Right.
- Will you be joining the virtual community sing-along?
- Oh, you bet ya!
Can't spell upstander without me!
[laughter] - Right.
- Nice work, everyone.
Now, who's ready to draw a picture or make a sign?
- Yeah, let's do it! Whoo-hoo! - Me!
all: ♪ Here's what we can do, here's what we can do ♪
♪ Take some time, let's make a sign ♪
♪ Let people know what's on our mind ♪
[giggling]
- Um, Elmo thinks he's finished.
- Oh. - [giggles]
See, it means Elmo loves you.
- Oh, wow. - Oh, that's really good, Elmo.
Beautiful. - Thank you.
Yeah, well, look, mine is about people all over the world
coming together against racism.
- Oh, cool. - Wow.
- Oh, thanks. [chuckles]
- Oh, um, mine is a peace sign made of flowers.
- That's really pretty, Abby.
- Wow, that's great. - That's really nice, Abby.
And this is me.
I'm a superhero against racism, like Tamir.
- Oh, cool. - That's great.
- That's really great, Gabrielle.
- Yeah. - Wow, nice work, everyone.
- Oh, thank you, Alan. - Thank you.
- You kids getting ready
for the virtual community sing-along?
- Yeah. - Yep.
- It's to stand up to racism.
- Yep. Are you gonna join?
- Oh, I wouldn't miss it.
Racism affects each community differently,
but it affects us all.
That's why it's important for all communities
to stand up to racism together.
Plus, I love a good sing-along.
- Of course. - Yeah, Elmo, too.
- Oh, oh, and we also made a chalk drawing in front of 123.
- Yeah, yeah, it says "unite." - Mm-hmm.
- Wow. I'm so proud of you all for getting involved.
But, you know, standing up to racism is hard work,
so just make sure you're taking care of yourselves as well.
- Mm. - Oh.
- That sounds like something we learned
in our Power of We group.
Make sure to take care of yourself and take time to heal.
- Yeah.
Like, by spending time outside in nature
or with family and friends.
- Wow, those sound like great ways to take care of yourself.
- And I'm gonna take care of you
for all of the hard work that you're doing.
How about if I make some care packages for you to take home?
- Oh! - Really?
- Yeah, mm-hmm. - Thanks.
- Boy, that is so kind of Alan.
- All right, I'm gonna put something together.
I'll put in some snacks and some water, all right?
I'll be right back.
- Okay. - Okay.
- Thank you, bye! - Bye!
- Oh, you guys.
It feels really good to know we can count on our friends
to stand with us.
- We'll always stand up with our friends.
- Of course! That's what upstanders do!
- Mm-hmm. - Yep. [chuckles]
- [giggles] Hi, Daddy!
- Oh, hey, there, son. How was your playdate?
- Oh, it was really great.
Ooh, Elmo learned all about being an upstander to racism.
- Is that right? - That's right.
Yeah, Elmo made a chalk drawing with this friends
in front of 123.
- Oh.
- Elmo made a sign to hold! - Uh-huh.
- And you know what?
Alan even made us care packages.
- [chuckles]
I can't wait for the virtual community sing-along.
[chuckles] Wow, son.
Sounds like you had a very busy day.
- Yeah, Elmo did.
Ooh, and Elmo learned a new chant
that teaches us ways to be an upstander to racism.
Ooh, do you want to learn it, Daddy?
- I sure do.
- Okay. [giggles]
Come on, everybody. Do it with us.
♪ You plus me makes the Power of We ♪
♪ Build a better world for you and me ♪
♪ Let's stand up for what is right ♪
♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
[laughter]
- Wow, those sound like great ways
to be an upstander to racism, son.
- Yeah.
- You know, I've been afraid to talk with you about racism
because it's such a hard thing to explain.
But now you're teaching me something.
- Wha-- Elmo is teaching Daddy?
- [chuckles] You sure are, son.
You taught me
that one of the ways I can be an upstander to racism
is by making sure you know how to be an upstander,
creating a kinder world, too.
- Wow. Thank you, Daddy.
- Mm. - [giggles]
- [chuckles]
[indistinct chatter]
- Hey, everybody.
- Welcome to our virtual community sing-along.
[all cheering]
- Well, Elmo's so glad you could all join us.
- I'm so excited to be in this virtual sing-along.
- [chuckles] Take it away, Andra and Chris.
- Thanks so much, you four.
And thank you so much for inviting me today.
So it's important for communities
to stand together against racism,
because no matter what color,
age, size, or shape you are,
your voice matters.
- And you've got to use that voice,
'cause when something isn't right, what should you do?
- Speak up. - Yeah.
- And why is it important to speak up?
- Because we have the power to make things better.
- Yeah. - That's right.
Now come on, let's sing.
And you can sing along with us, too.
all: ♪ Upstanders ♪
♪ Listen ♪
♪ Upstanders ♪
♪ Act ♪
♪ Upstanders ♪
♪ Unite ♪
♪ Where my upstanders? ♪
♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
- ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
♪ These are the things that we do ♪
♪ When something that we see is not right ♪
all: ♪ All right ♪
- ♪ And that's a powerful tool ♪
♪ And when we come together that's a power in you ♪
all: ♪ That's right ♪
- ♪ We want everyone to know ♪ all: ♪ Uh-huh ♪
- ♪ That the only way to grow ♪ all: ♪ Uh-huh ♪
- ♪ When you see that something isn't right ♪
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪ - ♪ That's right ♪
- ♪ Gonna speak up in any way I can ♪
♪ For myself, for my family, and my friends ♪
♪ Gonna stand up ♪
♪ For the whole world to know ♪
- Racism and hate are wrong.
- 'Cause racism and hate both hurt.
- ♪ There's always a better way ♪
both: ♪ When we come together and say ♪
- Say it again.
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪ - Uh-huh.
both: ♪ You plus me makes the Power of We ♪
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
- ♪ Let's stand up for what is right ♪
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
♪ Create a better world for you and me ♪
♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
- Again! all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
♪ We're gonna stand up ♪
♪ In every way we can ♪
♪ For ourselves, our family ♪
♪ And our friends ♪
♪ Gonna speak up ♪
♪ For the whole world to know ♪
♪ So come on, let's go ♪
♪ Let's go ♪
♪ Listen, act, unite ♪ - [vocalizing]
- ♪ Let's stand up for what is right ♪
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
- ♪ Create a better world for you and me ♪
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
both: ♪ Stand up, speak up, make the whole world better ♪
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
both: Again!
all: ♪ Listen, act, unite ♪
[cheers and laughter]
- Yay! That was so beautiful.
Thank you to everyone
for joining our virtual community sing-along.
[all cheering]
- Bye-bye.
Wow, that was so powerful.
- Yeah, thanks for being upstanders with us.
- Yeah, that was fantastic. - Uh-huh.
- Ooh, ooh, and Elmo hopes
that you'll be an upstander to racism, too.
- Bye-bye! Elmo loves you. - Bye!
- Bye. - Bye-bye.
- Wow.
♪ ♪