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Black Celebs Who Stopped By Sesame Street Through The Years, Including SZA, Michael B. Jordan and More

Black Celebs Who Stopped By Sesame Street Through The Years, Including SZA, Michael B. Jordan and More

With the looming threat of the longtime Sesame Street no longer being available to viewers, we look back on some its best moments.

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SZA with Oscar the Grouch, left; Michael B. Jordan with Count Von Count.
SZA with Oscar the Grouch, left; Michael B. Jordan with Count Von Count.
Photo: Sesame Workshop

Since Sesame Street’s inception back in 1969, the educational children’s puppet show has seen a plethora of famous faces visit its fictional address. Most recently, an announcement was made that “One of Them Days” star and singer SZA and “Black Panther” star Michael B. Jordan would be stopping by soon and that got our wheels turning.

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From the 70s up until now, Sesame Street has had some pretty memorable moments when it comes to Black celebs (which only makes sense considering the show was rooted in Black culture to begin with). So we thought we’d take a trip down memory lane and enjoy some of those best guest spots!

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1969- James Earl Jones Becomes 1st Guest Ever to Visit Sesame Street

1969- James Earl Jones Becomes 1st Guest Ever to Visit Sesame Street

Classic Sesame Street - Jame Earl Jones counting from 1 to 10
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1998- Patti LaBelle Sings the ABCs

1998- Patti LaBelle Sings the ABCs

Sesame Street: Patti Labelle Sings The Alphabet
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1996- Ray Charles Helps Elmo Believe in Himself

1996- Ray Charles Helps Elmo Believe in Himself

Sesame Street: Ray Charles and Elmo Sing Believe in Yourself
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1997- Whoopi Goldberg and Elmo Discuss Loving Their Own Skin

1997- Whoopi Goldberg and Elmo Discuss Loving Their Own Skin

Sesame Street: Whoopi’s Skin and Elmo’s Fur
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1973- Stevie Wonder Teaches Grover How to Scat Sing

1973- Stevie Wonder Teaches Grover How to Scat Sing

Sesame Street: Stevie Wonder with Grover
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2015- Michelle Obama Teaches Grover the Importance of a Balanced Breakfast

2015- Michelle Obama Teaches Grover the Importance of a Balanced Breakfast

Sesame Street: Michelle Obama & the Most Important Meal
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1981- Diana Ross Gives Big Bird a Boost of Confidence

1981- Diana Ross Gives Big Bird a Boost of Confidence

Sesame Street: Diana Ross Sings “Believe in Yourself”
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1998- Lauryn Hill and the Fugees on “ElmoPalooza”

1998- Lauryn Hill and the Fugees on “ElmoPalooza”

Sesame Street - Just Happy To Be Me(Fugees version)
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2015- Pharrell Williams Shares the Power of Books and Reading

2015- Pharrell Williams Shares the Power of Books and Reading

Sesame Street: B is for Book (with Pharrell Williams)
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2010- Usher and Elmo Talk the Importance of Volunteering

2010- Usher and Elmo Talk the Importance of Volunteering

Sesame Street: Usher - Volunteer
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2022- Samuel L. Jackson Sings About Hair

2022- Samuel L. Jackson Sings About Hair

Sesame Street: H is for Hair with Samuel L. Jackson | Sesame Street Season 53
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2014- Janelle Monae Sings About the Power of Possibility

2014- Janelle Monae Sings About the Power of Possibility

Sesame Street: Janelle Monae - Power of Yet
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1978- Michael Jackson Visits for a Christmas Special

1978- Michael Jackson Visits for a Christmas Special

Michael Jackson - Sesame Street Christmas Special ‘78 (best version)
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2002- Destiny’s Child Kicks It With Elmo and Friends

2002- Destiny’s Child Kicks It With Elmo and Friends

Sesame Street: “A New Way to Walk” with Destiny’s Child
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1992- Queen Latifah Raps With Prairie and Merry Monster

1992- Queen Latifah Raps With Prairie and Merry Monster

Sesame Street: Queen Latifah: The Letter O
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