SAG-AFTRA Celebrates Stonewall’s Next Chapter

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SAG-AFTRA celebrates the opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center and Pride Live Stonewall Day.

SAG-AFTRA members and staff were treated to an exclusive private tour of the new Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center on June 20. Among those in attendance were Star Trek: Discovery castmates Wilson Cruz and National Board member and New York Local Vice President Anthony Rapp; SAG-AFTRA Vice President, New York and New York Local President Ezra Knight; Vice President, Singers/Recording Artists and New York Local Board member Janice Pendarvis; and other member leaders.

The new facility celebrates the historic Stonewall Inn, the site of the 1969 Stonewall Riots, considered by many to be the beginnings of the modern-day LGBTQ+ rights movement. The center boasts a spectacular space that displays artifacts from the inn, as well as artwork recognizing early LGBTQ+ pioneers and stories from members of the community. 

The center’s official opening and ribbon-cutting on June 28 was followed by a “Stonewall Day” live concert held at Hudson Yards Public Square and Gardens featuring performances from noted LGBTQ+ performers and allies, including members Elton John and Cynthia Erivo, and remarks from President Joe Biden. Also in attendance were SAG-AFTRA members Alan Cumming, Neil Patrick Harris, Adam Lambert and Katy Perry alongside politicians and other public figures. 

During Pride Month and throughout the year, SAG-AFTRA recognizes and honors the accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community and stands as an ally in its continued fight for equality.

From left, Rapp, Knight, Rodriguez and Damon stand closely together. Behind them is a wall featuring colorful collage art.
Cruz and Rapp stand closely together. Both are dressed casually, with Wilson wearing a striped T-shirt and khaki pants, and Rapp wearing a dark shirt with white flowers and black shorts. Behind them is a wall with collages of colorful art.
From left, Rapp, Cruz, DeForest, Damon, Knight, Breaux, Boone and Scullin take a group photo. Between Knight and Breaux is a jukebox. Behind the group is a wall exhibit; visible in large white all-cap text is “Stonewall” as well as other text and photos.
Pendarvis and Scullin are captured mid-dance, with both snapping their fingers. Behind them is an older jukebox. Also visible is a wall display featuring text and photos.
DeForest leans forward as he writes in a small notebook. He wears an ensemble of a purple plaid dress vest over a pink dress shirt and metallic lavender pants. On the walls around him are small collages of newspaper clippings, photos and other art.
Knight looks at a display of gold-plated shovels. He wears a cream-colored suit and is holding a hat. The shovels, three in all, are each in a special display case. To the left of Knight is a projection of the SAG-AFTRA logo. Chairs are in the foreground.
John is seated at a black grand piano. He wears a red suit and red circular glasses. Behind him are lights and a blue backdrop with the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center logo.
Biden is captured mid-speech, with his right first clenched. He wears a dark blue blazer and light-colored dress shirt and stands behind a podium bearing the Seal of the United States President. Behind is a blue backdrop with the center’s logo.
Perry is captured mid-speech. She wears an off-white, sleeveless dress. In her right hand is a microphone that she holds closely to her mouth; her left hand is loosely clasped. Behind is a blue backdrop with the center’s logo.
Lambert stands at a podium bearing a white sign with the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center logo and two microphones. He wears a cream-colored blazer and pants.
Erivo is captured mid-performance on-stage in front of a large crowd. She wears a white dress shirt and blue shorts. Behind her are band performers and background singers. Some in the crowd raise their hands to cheer.
A large group of people stand on a podium. A large white ribbon with the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center and Google logos has been cut. Several on stage are cheering. Behind them is a brick storefront bearing the visitor center’s name.
From left, Cumming, Scullin, Knight and Harris take a group photo. Scullin is a step behind others in the image. All are dressed semi-casually; Knight’s green blazer bears two enamel pins. Behind them is a large brick building with a single window.

SAG-AFTRA National Board member and New York Local Vice President Anthony Rapp; SAG-AFTRA Vice President, New York and New York Local President Ezra Knight; Pride Live Founder Diana Rodriguez; and Chief Labor Policy Officer and New York Local Executive Director Rebecca Damon. Photo by Shutterstock.

Members and Star Trek actors Wilson Cruz and SAG-AFTRA National Board member and New York Local Vice President Anthony Rapp are among those present at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center tour. Photo by Shutterstock.

From left, SAG-AFTRA National Board member and New York Local Vice President Anthony Rapp; actor Wilson Cruz; SAG-AFTRA National LGBTQ Committee and New York Local Board and LGBTQ Committee member Ray DeForest; Damon; Knight; New York Local LGBTQ Committee member Imana Breaux; New York Local Board member Avis Boone; and Scullin tour the Stonewall National Monument on June 20. Photo by Shutterstock.

SAG-AFTRA Vice President, Singers/Recording Artists and New York Local Board member Janice Pendarvis and New York Local Board member and New York Local LGBTQ Committee Vice Chair Kevin Scullin play some tunes and bust some moves. Photo by Shutterstock.

DeForest signs the Stonewall National Monument guest book. Photo by Shutterstock.

SAG-AFTRA Vice President, New York and New York Local President Ezra Knight tours the facility. Photo by Shutterstock.

SAG-AFTRA member, singer and activist Elton John is among the performers at Pride Live Stonewall Day. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.

U.S. President Joseph Biden speaks during Pride Live Stonewall Day. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.

SAG-AFTRA member and singer Katy Perry speaks onstage. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.

SAG-AFTRA member and singer Adam Lambert onstage during Pride Live Stonewall Day. Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images.

SAG-AFTRA member and singer Cynthia Erivo performs onstage for Pride Live’s annual concert series. Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images.

LGBTQ+ public figures and advocates, including members Neil Patrick Harris, Alan Cumming, and Adam Lambert are among those present for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images.

From left, SAG-AFTRA member Alan Cumming, Scullin, Knight and member Neil Patrick Harris at Pride Live.

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