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sagaftra.org | Summer 2025 | SAG-AFTRA 67 She's an Inspiration SAG-AFTRA member Julia Stiles, left, speaks during an interview with Mekialaya White, CBS News Colorado anchor and reporter, at the Women+Film Luncheon May 30 at the UMB Amphitheater Denver Botanic Gardens. Stiles was presented the Barbara Bridges Inspiration Award and guests were able to view Stiles' feature film directorial debut, Wish You Were Here. Women+Film is a three-day event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of women in cinema and amplifies their voices through outstanding storytelling. ● Twins Go Purple for the Night Twin Cities Local members celebrate at Target Field in Minneapolis on June 10, as the Twins hosted the Rangers on Prince Night. In honor of Prince's lifelong SAG-AFTRA membership, it was also declared SAG-AFTRA Night. Twin Cities members honored Prince with purple SAG-AFTRA T-shirts. ● Community Building in Emerald City Members Lea Foster-McKill and Michael Oaks talk at a happy hour in Seattle in April. They joined other members at the gathering to build community, network, share industry news and discuss union matters. ● Honoring the Legacy of John Henning Colleagues, friends and family join together on March 8 to honor Boston broadcast icon John Henning (1937–2010) by dedicating the renovated SAG-AFTRA New England Local boardroom in his name. Henning's career as a television anchor and reporter spanned more than 45 years. An AFTRA leader for over four decades, he served on both the National and Boston Local Boards, co-founded the National Broadcast Steering Committee, and was inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He was a trusted voice in the boardroom and at the negotiating table, leaving a lasting legacy in journalism and union advocacy. ● New Law Protects Child Actors and Influencers From left, Hawaii state Rep. Mike Lee, Brittney Kealoha, her daughter and Lilo & Stitch star Maia Kealoha, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and SAG-AFTRA Hawaii Local Executive Director Mericia Palma Elmore celebrate the governor's signing of Act 173 into law on June 4. Modeled after California's Coogan Law, Act 173 protects minor performers' financial security by requiring parents to establish a trust account for a portion of their earnings for young actors, musicians, dancers, singers and social media influencers. In addition, Green proclaimed it Maia Kau'ionalani Kealoha Day in Hawaii. ● Colorado Hawaii New England Seattle Twin Cities NANCY FLANAGAN