SAG-AFTRA Reaffirms DEI Commitment as Studios Retreat Under Political Pressure

The actors' union emphasizes diversity as essential to the entertainment industry's future, while Hollywood studios scale back initiatives following actions by the Trump administration.

• SAG-AFTRA's National Board passed a resolution reaffirming its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as vital to the industry's creative and economic success.
• Major studios, including Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Paramount, have reduced or restructured their DEI programs under pressure from executive orders and investigations initiated by the Trump administration.
• The union's advocacy for diversity dates back to the 1960s with the 'American Scene' clause, which prohibits discrimination in casting and promotes inclusive representation.
• SAG-AFTRA has pledged to collaborate with industry stakeholders, advocacy groups, and policymakers to ensure measurable and enforceable progress in DEI both on-screen and behind the scenes.
• Recent FCC investigations into DEI practices at NBCUniversal and Comcast reflect the broader political scrutiny of diversity initiatives across the entertainment sector.

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