San Francisco has rescinded $14.4 million in grants meant for cultural organizations, impacting numerous groups in the arts and social services. These changes come with a promise from Mayor Lurie for improved oversight and a revamped funding initiative. However, leaders like Sherri Young from the African American Shakespeare Company express concern about the future, fearing repeat occurrences of funding shortages. Staff layoffs loom large, and amidst uncertainty, there remains a resilient spirit to continue community efforts and advocate for art despite the challenges ahead.
"How do we know that the same thing won't happen again? Once you start dismantling funding, it takes a lot of effort to bring back, it's not a quick thing."
"It's staff members' time filling out requests for proposals and having meetings and discussions, there's a lot that goes into it."
"Even if I have to donate my time again, which is how I started 30 years ago, I'll go back to that. But I won't close our doors."
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