“This program contains negative portrayals and / or abuse of people or cultures. These stereotypes were then wrong and are now wrong, ”reads the indemnity. “Instead of removing this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and foster conversations to create a more inclusive future together,” the indemnity says.
“Disney is committed to creating stories with inspiring and aspiring themes that reflect the rich diversity of human experience around the world,” the statement said.
The Muppets were once celebrated for its depictions of Native Americans, Middle Eastern and Asian people.
But there are some moments that the change in attitudes has not survived since they were first broadcast. Country singer Johnny Cash, for example, is seen performing in front of a Confederate flag in one episode. The former staple food of the southern country has now been banned, as evidenced by the recent apology of singer Luke Combs for his earlier use of it.