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Issa Rae cancels sold-out Kennedy Center show after Trump takeover

Issa Rae has canceled her March 16 show at the Kennedy Center due to President Donald Trump's restructured board, which infringes on the institution's values.
Trump fired 18 previous board members appointed by former President Joe Biden and became the chair of the Kennedy Center board.
Several entertainers, including Shonda Rhimes and Ben Folds, resigned from their positions on the board following Trump's takeover.
Rae expressed gratitude to her fans and stated that all ticket purchases would be refunded.

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The Washington Post

A list of events and shows canceled at the Kennedy Center

Several artists have canceled appearances at the Kennedy Center since the Trump takeover.

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overpassesforamerica.com

Firings, cancellations, and cut ties: Trump's takeover of the US' 'cultural centre', explained - Overpasses For America

Members of creative industries are cancelling shows and cutting ties with the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after United States President Donald Trump took over as the venue’s chairman. Trump has been made chair of the venue — which describes itself as “the nation’s cultural centre” — and dismissed board members who he says do not share his arts and culture “vision”. Actor, writer and producer Issa Rae has cancelled her upcoming …

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Straight Arrow News

Issa Rae, others cut ties with Kennedy Center after Trump's election

President Donald Trump’s recent election as chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is prompting backlash, with several high-profile creatives cutting ties in protest. Issa Rae canceled her sold-out event at the Kennedy Center due to concerns over the institution’s values. Television producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes resigned from the Kennedy Center board, citing a quote from former President John F. Kennedy about th…

Actress Issa Rae cancels sold-out Kennedy Center show after Trump named chairman of venue

close Video Trump rumored to be in attendance at Sunday’s Daytona 500 Richard Childress, owner of Richard Childress Racing, previews the ‘Great American Race,’ airing Sunday on FOX. Actress Issa Rae announced she canceled her sold-out Kennedy Center event after President Trump was named its chairman. Rae, who’s the creator and director of the HBO series, “Insecure,” posted to Instagram that she was pulling “An Evening with Issa Rae” from the …

9 days ago

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Buzzfeed

People Are Supporting Issa Rae's Stance After Trump's Kennedy Center Takeover

Put some respect on Issa's name.View Entire Post ›

9 days ago·New York, United States

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The Cut

Issa Rae Wants Nothing to Do With Trump’s Kennedy Center

Since Donald Trump took over as Chairman of the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees, celebrities like Shonda Rhimes, Issa Rae, and Ben Folds have resigned from their posts there and canceled upcoming events.

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