Here’s How ‘Sesame Street’ Recruited Latino Celebrities To Advocate For The Futures Of Low-Income, Minority Children
If you’re a Latina from or living in the United States there’s no doubt that you have some memories of your days watching the longtime children’s program “Sesame Street.” For many Americans, the show has proven to be a common ground. The show which was initially conceived as an educational intervention program directed at low-income, minority children gave kids of different colors and economic backgrounds a chance to learn numbers, the alphabet and speak rudimentary Spanish and English.
Part of the show’s effort in this execution included featuring strong female characters that didn’t fall into regular female stereotypes.
Here’s a look at 18 Latino celebs who appeared on Sesame Street to promote education.
Easily one of the greatest women to visit the show was Celia Cruz.
A young Menudo showed up!
Cute like Ricky Martin taught audiences about agua.
Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana stopped by the show to explain the word transportation.
Gloria Estefan
A young Gloria Estefan visited Sesame Street to do the Conga with Big Bird and friends.
Sonia Manzano as “María Figueroa-Rodríguez”
Maria’s role as the Bronx-born Boricua led to so much diversity on the show as well and taught kids all about women and their importance.
Gina Rodriguez
Elmo and Gina taught young audiences the ABCs in Spanish.
Rosario Dawson
Dawson made an appearance on Sesame Street where she learned about innercity gardens.
Eva Longoria
Eva taught kids about the word exquisite.
Jessica Alba
Jessica and Elmo talked about yummy healthy foods during her visit to the show.
Cameron Diaz
The actress of Cuban descent spoke about the importance of trees.
Desiree Casado as “Gabi”
Maria’s daughter on the show was Gabi duties and taught kids about various rights of passage.
Sofía Vergara
Sofia Vergara teaches her audience what Baile means.
Fifth Harmony
The former girl group starring Cuban-Mexican-American singer Camila Cabello showed audiences that music is everywhere.
Benjamin Bratt
Bejnamin Bratt and Elmo translated for a Tiger in his appearance.
Sonia Sotomayor
In 2012, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor talked about justice and her role.
Juanes
During his appearance on the show, Juanes sang Muevete.
John Leguizamo
Leguizamo showed kids the importance of eating veggies while dressed up as Captain Vegetable.
Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars taught young audiences about never giving up while he appeared on the show.
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