Since President Trump's appointment as chairman, notable figures like Shonda Rhimes and Issa Rae have ended their affiliations with the Kennedy Center. Rhimes, a long-time board member appointed by Obama, recently resigned, while Rae canceled an upcoming appearance. The Cabinet's composition under Trump, including political figures like Elaine Chao, has polarized opinions. Input from artists emphasizes the importance of leveraging their current roles to promote inclusivity and equity rather than retreating. These actions reflect broader concerns about artistic community engagement in the politically charged environment.
People say to stay in your lane and we go, 'No, no. Know your lane.' What can you do in the lane that you're already in that can help make it easier on somebody who can't do the work that you can do?
If the Kennedy Center called me this week and said, 'Do you want to do a show at the Kennedy Center?' that would have been maybe a different decision.
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