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| PERFORMER | Bradley Freeman Jr. |
| DEBUT | 2021 |
| DESIGN | Louis Henry Mitchell designer |
| Rollie Krewson builder[1] | |
Wes, short for Wesley Walker, is a young Muppet boy introduced in 2021 for Sesame Street’s "Coming Together" outreach initiative regarding racism. His first appearances include a pair of videos for the Sesame Street in Communities "Racial Justice" topic, including the music video "I Am Somebody (Giant)."
Wes is described in press reports as being five years old and loves to go to school and play pretend. He resides with his father Elijah and mother Naomi. The design of Wes was based off of Louis Henry Mitchell's son.[2]
His first appearance on the show proper was a brief cameo at the beginning of Episode 5321.
Book appearances[]
- Elmo Asks Why (2023)
- Sesame Street 2024 comic book
- I Love to Watch You Grow! (2024)
- Elmo's Day at the Beach (2025)
Sources[]
- Sesame Workshop: Sesame Workshop Continues Major Commitment to Racial Justice with New “ABCs of Racial Literacy” Content to Help Families Talk to Children About Race and Identity, March 23, 2021
- Time: Sesame Workshop Is Talking More Explicitly About Race—and Welcoming Two Black Muppets, March 23, 2021