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Mississippi officials refused to air 'Sesame Street' in 1970 because of multiracial cast

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"Sesame Street," which premiered in November 1969, faced a rough road to air in the state of Mississippi. This is that story.

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Mississippi officials refused to air 'Sesame Street' in 1970 because of multiracial cast

"Sesame Street," which premiered in November 1969, faced a rough road to air in the state of Mississippi. This is that story.

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