Issa Rae has canceled her sold-out show at the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump installed himself as chair of the performing arts institution. In an Instagram story posted on Thursday, Rae revealed that she will no longer appear for the event that was scheduled at the venue for March 16th.
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00:00Issa Rae has cancelled her sold-out show at the Kennedy Center,
00:03this after Donald Trump installed himself as chair of the Performing Arts Institution.
00:08In an Instagram story posted on Thursday, Rae revealed that she will no longer appear for
00:13the event that was scheduled at the venue for March 16. She said, quote,
00:17Thank you so much for selling out the Kennedy Center for an evening with Issa Rae. Unfortunately,
00:22due to what I believe to be an infringement on the values of an institution that has faithfully
00:26celebrated artists of all backgrounds through all mediums, I've decided to cancel my appearance at
00:31this venue. Also this week, Shonda Rhimes resigned from the Kennedy board. The Grey's
00:36Anatomy showrunner and Shondaland CEO was treasurer of the arts institution. The resignation follows
00:41an earlier Trump statement that he would fire multiple board members at the Kennedy Center.
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