Following President Trump assuming chairmanship of the Kennedy Center, various entertainers, including Shonda Rhimes, Issa Rae, and Ben Folds, have publicly announced their departures from the organization. Rhimes expressed her departure on Instagram, echoing sentiments of artistic freedom. Rae followed suit by canceling her sold-out event, criticizing perceived infringements on the institution's values. Additionally, Ben Folds resigned from his advisory role, emphasizing a personal disenchantment. The discontent highlights the challenges artists face when political affiliations clash with their artistic missions and integrity.
As we navigate the changing political landscape in the U.S., artists like Shonda Rhimes, Issa Rae, and Ben Folds are reassessing their affiliations with institutions they believe no longer align with their values.
Issa Rae expressed her disappointment in canceling a sold-out event at the Kennedy Center, stating that it infringed upon the values of an institution that celebrates diverse artists.
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