THE BLAZE/ PAUL SACCA-
Disney Junior – a self-described “global multiplatform brand expressly for kids age 2-7” – launched a new kids show earlier this month titled “Rise Up, Sing Out.” The short-form animated musical series is executive produced by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter of the music group The Roots.
D23 – “the official Disney fan club” – says “Rise Up, Sing Out” is an “animated show featuring music-based shorts that showcase an inspiring, empowering, and optimistic message about race, culture, community, and celebrating differences.”
Variety reports, “The series, which will touch upon themes like diversity, inclusion, kindness and self-expression, was produced in response to parents who have increasingly asked Disney Junior for entertainment content to aid them in talking to children about respect towards others.”
Common Sense Media – an organization that provides parents with age-based ratings of entertainment – noted that “Rise Up, Sing Out” is suitable for children ages 3 and up. Continue reading…
