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Updating List of SAG Awards 2024 Winners
The 30th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards took place recently and it was a night filled with celebration and recognition of outstanding talent in the film and television industry. One of the highlights of the evening was when Barbra Streisand accepted her lifetime achievement honor. In her speech, she touched on the current world situation and expressed her hope for a future without prejudice.
Streisand, a legendary actress, filmmaker, and singer, reminisced about her love of film and how it provided an escape from reality during her childhood in Brooklyn. She also credited her first film, “Funny Girl,” for setting the tone for her career and spoke fondly of the director and cinematographer who supported her as a young actress.
In addition to Streisand’s tribute, the awards ceremony also recognized other talented individuals in the industry. Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Robert Downey Jr. took home awards for their supporting roles in films such as “The Holdovers” and “Oppenheimer.” On the television side, the comedy series “The Bear” dominated the awards, winning best ensemble as well as best actor and actress for Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri.
As the night unfolded, more winners were announced, including Pedro Pascal for his role in “The Last of Us” and Elizabeth Debicki for her performance in “The Crown.” The TV movie “Beef” also received recognition, with Steven Yeun and Ali Wong winning awards for their acting.
Overall, the 2024 SAG Awards was a night to remember, with deserving winners being celebrated for their contributions to the industry. The event showcased the talent and diversity of the entertainment world, highlighting the power of storytelling and the impact it has on audiences around the globe. Congratulations to all the winners!
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Protesters reach an agreement to dismantle encampment
Protesters at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have agreed to end their pro-Palestinian encampment following an agreement reached with the school, university officials announced on Sunday. The encampment, which had been in place for two weeks, will be dismantled by Tuesday, marking the end of what was believed to be the last standing encampment at a Wisconsin college.
University officials had allowed the encampment to remain on a patch of lawn between Mitchell Hall and a busy thoroughfare on the campus’s southern boundary, opting not to involve law enforcement. This approach differed from the response at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where police were called in to remove tents after negotiations fell through. Despite initial efforts to disband the encampment, Wisconsin-Madison eventually reached an agreement with protesters to voluntarily dismantle the camp prior to commencement ceremonies.
Chancellor Mark Mone of Wisconsin-Milwaukee stated last Wednesday that the university had exhibited “the widest possible amount of patience and restraint.” However, he also cautioned that patience was wearing thin and hinted at potential action by the school. Following discussions with the UWM Popular University for Palestine Coalition, the university agreed to advocate for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, condemn the destruction of schools and universities in Gaza by Israeli forces, and hold meetings with protest leaders regarding university investments.
Additionally, the university pledged to urge the Water Council, a Milwaukee organization of water technology companies, to sever connections with two Israeli government-owned entities, Mekorot and the Israel Innovation Authority. Chancellor Mone serves as the treasurer on the Water Council’s board of directors.
In return for these commitments, the protesters agreed to dismantle the encampment beginning on Sunday and completing the process by Tuesday. They also agreed not to disrupt the university’s commencement ceremonies scheduled for Sunday. In a statement, the protesters expressed their satisfaction with the agreement, stating, “After hard fought edits and careful consideration by the coalition, we determined we had obtained all possible benefits from the encampment.”
The resolution of the encampment at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee represents a successful outcome of negotiations between university officials and protesters. By reaching a compromise that addresses the concerns of both parties, a peaceful resolution has been achieved, allowing for the encampment to be taken down without incident.