Opinion: 'You're an artist? What kind of artist are you?' * Oregon ArtsWatch
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President Trump dismissed the chairman and president of the Kennedy Center, replacing the board with his allies. This action was driven by accusations of the center being 'too woke,' which aligns with a broader political attempt to eliminate funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting due to similar claims. The term 'too woke' reflects a rejection of cultural productions that do not align with the political preferences of the new leadership. Such changes in arts organizations raise questions about the influence of political ideology on public discourse.
In the fog of war, or rather the fog of political chaos, intrigue and hype inundating us every news cycle, the political dynamics surrounding arts organizations have become increasingly contentious.
President Trump relieved the Kennedy Center's board chairman and president and replaced the entire board of directors with allies, signaling a shift toward his political agenda.
A rescission request sent to Congress aimed to eliminate funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, citing political 'wokeness' as a reason for defunding.
The term 'too woke' seems to define the criticism of arts organizations engaging in productions the new chairman dislikes, affecting the public discourse.
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