On Friday, PresidentDonald Trumpsigned anexecutive orderbarring some refugees from entering the U.S.
Here, seven moments of activism from the 2017 SAG Awards.
When Sarah Paulson encouraged viewers to donate to the ACLU.
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Sarah Paulson encouraged people to donate to a worthy cause during her SAG Award acceptance speech.
The actress was recognized for her work inThe People vs. O.J.
“Any money you have to spare, like donate to theACLU,” she said.
“Its a vital organization that relies entirely on our support.”
When Ashton Kutcher and Kerry Washington opened the show with a political message.
ActressKerry Washingtonkicked off tonight’s SAG awards with a strong message about Hollywood andpolitics.
Ashton Kutchertook the stage right after Washington and followed suit.
When Julia Louis-Dreyfuss passionately discussed her heritage.
“I want you all to know that I’m the daughter of an immigrant,” she said.
This immigrant band is a blemish, and it’s un-American."
“We are grateful for them.
We stand with them and we will fight for them.”
When theOrange Is The New Blackcast spoke up about empowerment.
WhenBig Bang TheoryStar Simon Helberg made an important statement on the red carpet.
Helberg held a sign that said, “Refugees welcome.”
And Towne bore a message on her chest that said, “Let them in.”
WhenStranger Thingsactor David Harbour delivered an incredible speech about helping marginalized communities.
Harbour spoke about art’s ability to combat fear and self-centeredness to create a more empathetic and understanding culture.
We will shelter freaks and outcasts, those who have no home.
We will get past the lies.
We will hunt monsters.
And we will do it all with soul, with heart, and with joy.
We thank you for this responsibility!"
Needless to say, the audience erupted in an enthusiastic cheer.
WhenMoonlightactor Mahershala Ali spoke about his conversion to Islam.
“My mother is an ordained minister,” he said.
“She didnt do backflips when I called her and told her I converted 17 years ago.
We love each other.
The love has grown, and that stuffs minutiae.
Its not that important.”
The actual length of time is 90 days.
The piece has been updated accordingly.
