Sheryl Lee Ralph & Janelle James for 'Abbott Elementary' | Conversations at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation

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Actors Sheryl Lee Ralph ('Moesha,' 'Ray Donovan') and Janelle James ('Kite Man: Hell Yeah!', 'Central Park') share stories and insight from their work on 'Abbott Elementary,' moderated by Jenelle Riley, Variety. This conversation was filmed on August 9, 2025, at the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles. The views expressed in the presentation materials and films, and by the guests and moderators are solely those of the organization and/or individual providing them and do not reflect the opinions of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, its staff or Board of Directors. Watch Past Q&A's: https://www.youtube.com/c/SAGAFTRAFoundation/videos Follow the SAG-AFTRA Foundation on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagaftraFOUND/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sagaftrafound X: https://twitter.com/sagaftraFOUND Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sagaftraFOUNDATION The SAG-AFTRA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most comprehensive, educational and state-of-the-art resources to SAG-AFTRA members. The Foundation believes that the contributions made to our culture by performing artists are not only valuable, but essential. The SAG-AFTRA Foundation relies entirely on donations to provide emergency assistance and free educational programs to SAG-AFTRA artists. This conversation is made possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters. Since 1985, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation has granted over $33 million in emergency financial assistance to SAG-AFTRA artists and families in urgent need. If you are a SAG-AFTRA artist and need help, please ask. And, if you can help, please give at: https://sagaftra.foundation/donate. All donations are tax-deductible.