Thirteen New York City Council members are urging the City Parks Foundation to reinstate canceled SummerStage concerts featuring Kehlani and Noname, labeling the decisions as artistic censorship. The council members, led by Tiffany Caban and Dr. Nantasha Williams, argue that these cancellations are a direct threat to free speech, particularly as they stem from the artists' critiques of the Israeli government's actions in Gaza. The foundation canceled the concerts due to security concerns; however, the lawmakers pledge their support for reinstatement, advocating for the value of artistic expression.
Thirteen members of the New York City Council are urging the City Parks Foundation to reverse cancellations of SummerStage performances, criticizing them as an act of censorship.
Lawmakers are standing firm on the importance of freedom of speech and artistic expression, contesting the narrative around security concerns linked to the cancellations.
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