SAG-AFTRA Performers with Disabilities Committee Celebrates Disability Pride at the White House

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Bruno, Cyrille and Talkington outside on the White House lawn. Bruno wears a black cardigan over a gray top and black satin skirt; Cyrille wears a white pantsuit with a SAG-AFTRA enamel pin on the lapel and a black satin top; and Talkington wears a dark-colored suit. Bruno and Talkington hold hands in front of Cyrille, whose hand is on Bruno's shoulder. Behind the group is the front of the White House.

Members attended an important event commemorating the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 34th anniversary.

The White House held a Celebration of Diversity Pride and the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Sept. 9. The event, hosted by President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden, was attended by disability rights activists and leaders. Representing SAG-AFTRA were National Performers with Disabilities Committee Chair Christine Bruno, National Vice Chair and Los Angeles Local Performers with Disabilities Committee Chair Nicole Cyrille, and national committee member Marilee Talkington.

Photo: From left, SAG-AFTRA National Performers with Disabilities Committee Chair Christine Bruno, with Vice Chair Nicole Cyrilee and committee member Marilee Talkington at the White House celebration of Disability Pride and the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Sept 9. Photo courtesy of Marilee Talkington.

Cyrille, Lawson and Bruno are outside on the White House lawn. Lawson wears a black suit with a striped tie and white dress shirt, and sunglasses. The White House is visible in the background but is obscured by trees.
Cyrille with Lachi, a tall woman with a powder blue gown and matching hairdress. They are on a gravel walkway on the lawn; in the distance are other attendees.
Talkington outside on the White House lawn amid a seated crowd. Talkington is a tall woman with red hair dressed in a black pantsuit with a black tie, white dress shirt and metallic chain; she wears red safety glasses. She makes a peace sign with her left hand; there is a ring on her pointer finger. Other event attendees are seated in rows of white chairs.
Lawson, Bruno and Talkington are outside on the White House lawn. Bruno wears a pair of rose-colored sunglasses and Talkington wears a pair of glasses with a thick black frame. Behind the trio are other event attendees, some clustered in conversation while some others are seated at small tables.

From left, Cyrille with SAG-AFTRA Los Angeles Local member John W. Lawson and National Performers with Disabilities Committee Chair Christine Bruno. Photo courtesy of Nicole Cyrille.

Cyrille with singer-songwriter and disability activist Lachi. Photo courtesy of Nicole Cyrille.

SAG-AFTRA National Performers with Disabilities committee member Marilee Talkington snags a photo of herself in the crowd before the festivities begin. Photo courtesy of Marilee Talkington.

From left, Lawson, Bruno and Talkington during the White House Celebration of Disability Pride and the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Photo courtesy of Marilee Talkington.

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