Roosevelt Franklin: Sesame Street’s First Black Muppet | DIGGING IN THE CRATES 🎞️

We’re taking it back to the original cool kid of Sesame Street, Roosevelt Franklin. Created and voiced by Matt Robinson, Sesame Street’s first Gordon, Roosevelt wasn’t just any Muppet, he was bold, Black, brilliant, and ahead of his time. We dig into his impact, why he disappeared, and the legacy Matt Robinson left behind. #RooseveltFranklin #MattRobinson #SesameStreet #BlackHistory #throwbacktv ✨ Follow us on social media for more iconic stories: Instagram, Facebook, & Threads: TheMelanatedArchives TikTok: TheMelanatedArchives_ Kendra’s Instagram: Kendra2Shay 🎧 Listen & subscribe to The Melanated Archives Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/Themelanatedarchi... 💻Visit our website: www.themelanatedarchives.com 🎵Background Music: Royalty Free Music: Bensound.com Artist: Vital License code: ZZFP8DN5IOZBM9XE ❤️Support the Channel! If you enjoy the content and want to help keep it going, feel free to drop a donation: https://cash.app/$themelanatedarchives Every bit helps! 🙌🏾✨ 🔥 Stay curious, stay creative, and stay melanated! Fair Use Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It may contain copyrighted material, the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. We are making such material available to provide commentary, criticism, research, and education—which constitutes fair use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act. If you are the rightful owner and believe your material has been used unfairly, please contact us directly.