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Everything’s not A-OK on Sesame Street. Sesame Place Philadelphia has been accused of racism after an Instagram video of a Sesame Street character seemingly snubbing two young Black girls was posted. The video shows the two girls waiting alongside a parade, with arms outstretched, to greet Rosita, one of the program’s characters. After giving out high-fives to other parade attendees, the person in the Rosita suit waves off the children and keeps on walking.

Backlash followed, and Sesame Place released a statement on their own Instagram account. 

“Our brand, our park and our employees stand for inclusivity and equality in all forms. That is what Sesame Place is all about and we do not tolerate any behaviors in our parks that are contrary to that commitment.”