"Despite having previously had a heated email exchange with Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell, Williams said that she felt it was important to play the show for all the Kennedy Center staff who formed their own union and are still working there, fighting to maintain the institution's integrity. During the concert, which took place at the Washington, D.C., center's Millennium Stage, Williams was heckled by an organized group of Log Cabin Republicans, she said online."
"She also shared screenshots of an apparent email sent out by Andrew Minik, the president of the group's Washington, D.C., chapter, imploring members to make sure the audience is filled with patriots! During her show, which is available to watch in full below, Williams reiterated her support for Kennedy Center staff and criticized the organization's board of trustees, a group that was put together by President Donald J. Trump after he made himself the center's new chairman."
Yasmin Williams performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on September 18. During the Millennium Stage concert, a group alleged to be Log Cabin Republicans and Trump supporters heckled and booed when Ric Grenell was mentioned. Williams expressed support for Kennedy Center staff who formed a union and criticized the Trump-assembled board of trustees. Screenshots circulated showing an email urging members to fill the audience with patriots. Security escorted Williams to her car amid reported threats to her safety, while a Kennedy Center spokesperson disputed claims of an organized effort to disrupt the performance.
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