Diversity Updates

5-14: MEMBER ALERT

Member Alert: Be Wary of Predatory Producers and
Suspicious On-line Casting Notices

May 14, 2008 - Screen Actors Guild has been made aware that there are individuals who may be using on-line casting notices for purposes other than to hire qualified performers for a legitimate film, television or . . .

MEMBER ALERT: DATE OF BIRTH NOT REQUIRED ON PAYROLL VOUCHER FORMS

(April 23, 2008) Screen Actors Guild has been made aware that on several of the payroll companies’ new voucher forms there is a section that asks for members’ birth date, with some forms indicating that the payee’s date of birth must be provided in order to be paid.

INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS AND MAJOR TELEVISION NETWORKS LAUNCH AMERICAN INDIAN NATIONAL CENTER FOR TELEVISION AND FILM

American Indian National Center for Television and Film
Prospect Studios
4151 Prospect Avenue, Suite 104
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.671.4175
CONTACT: Jhane Myers
jmyers@iaia.edu
cell: 405/820-1953

March 26, 2008 – Taking a lead role in developing entertainment career opportunities for Native people both in front of . . .

FLORIDA ACTOR ENCOURAGES EARLY EDUCATION FOR CHANGE IN ACCEPTANCE OF PERFORMERS WITH DISABILITIES

American Chronicle
Jan. 11, 2008

Talking with Steve Gladstone is a treat. He's humorous, honest, and a realist who resides in Hollywood, Florida. Clearly the energy in his work as an actor, writer, singer and dancer, is inspired by his own life experience. As a member of . . .

HOLLYWOOD'S DOORS OPENING FOR ACTORS WITH DISABILITIES

Los Angeles Times
April 7, 2008

NICK DALEY, 28, has Prader-Willi Syndrome, a genetic disorder characterized by short stature, low muscle tone and mild retardation. He's also been in 17 films and 11 television shows, including a guest-starring role in last season's TNT series "Saving Grace."

“CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS GAY MARRIAGE BAN”

New York Times
May 18, 2008

“California Supreme Court Overturns Gay Marriage Ban”
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“COURT RULES THAT PAPER MONEY DISCRIMINATES AGAINST BLIND”

Washington Post
May 21, 20008

“Court Rules That Paper Money Discriminates Against Blind”
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“GAY MARRIAGE BAN QUALIFIES FOR CALIFORNIA BALLOT”

New York Times
June 3, 2008

“Gay Marriage Ban Qualifies for California Ballot”
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“NEW YORK TO BACK SAME-SEX UNIONS FROM ELSEWHERE”

New York Times
May 29, 2008

“New York to Back Same-Sex Unions From Elsewhere”
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“SUPREME COURT GIVES WORKERS PROTECTION FROM RETALIATION”

Los Angeles Times
May 28, 2008

“Supreme Court Gives Workers Protection from Retaliation”
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IN THE PRIME OF THEIR TIME

By Alessandra Stanley

(New York Times – June 17, 2007) BOTOX and plastic surgery allow actresses to look younger. Television is permitting them to act their age. Older stars who once had to resign themselves to playing frustrated spinsters or docile moms are suddenly flaunting their . . .

JUSTICES LIMIT DISCRIMINATION SUITS

By David Stout

(New York Times – May 29, 2007) The Supreme Court ruled today, in a case of considerable interest to
business and industry, that employers should be protected from lawsuits over pay discrimination linked o gender or race and based on decisions . . .

WGA DIVERSITY REPORT HAS 'FAMILIAR RING TO IT'

By Carl DiOrio

(Hollywood Reporter - May 8, 2007) With the exception of female TV writers, women and minority scribes have made little progress of late in seeking fair employment and earnings in Hollywood, according to a report commissioned by the WGA West released Tuesday.

"This year's . . .