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Kennedy Center criticizes musician who canceled performance after Trump name added to building (www.wabe.org)
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From WABE Politics News:

The president of the Kennedy Center on Friday fiercely criticized a musician’s sudden decision to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the venue after the White House announced that President Donald Trump’s name […]

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[–] TheGoldenV@lemmy.world 21 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Snowflake says what? Maybe change the name to something more enticing if you want people to perform there?

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

What about Fuck Trump & Robert F Kennedy Center?

[–] Cnote5@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago

I'd argue. The name change was a substantial alternation to the venues' security obligations in the contract that continuing with the performance could likely endanger the performer and safety of the audience.

Then, I'd also tell them to read the 13th amendment, and pound sand.

[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Who was it so I can support them?

Edit: musician Chuck Redd

[–] jmht@theatl.social 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

@WabePoliticsNewsBot I applaud them