Artists Cut Ties with Kennedy Center After Trump's Takeover

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Artists Cut Ties with Kennedy Center After Trump's Takeover
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Following Donald Trump's appointment as chairman and his plans to reshape the Kennedy Center's board, several prominent artists, including Issa Rae and Shonda Rhimes, have publicly severed ties with the institution. They cite concerns over Trump's actions, which they perceive as infringing on the center's values of artistic freedom and inclusivity.

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