Sesame Street's first Black female puppeteer wants to keep

This month marks one year since Megan Piphus Peace joined the cast. She praises how the show discusses topics like race for children — and she herself is being inspired for a new chapter.

Megan Piphus is the first Black female puppeteer on Sesame Street

GBH - Megan Piphus Peace has played the role of six-year-old Muppet Gabrielle on Sesame Street since 2020. She is the first Black woman puppeteer in the 53-year history of the show.

Sesame Street's first Black female puppeteer wants to keep inspiration flowing - OPB

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Sesame Street's first Black female puppeteer wants to keep inspiration flowing - OPB

Sesame Street's first Black female puppeteer wants to keep inspiration flowing

Sesame Street's first Black female puppeteer wants to keep inspiration flowing - OPB

Meet Sesame Street's Global Cast of Characters, Arts & Culture

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