www.broadwayworld.com: Following sweeping leadership changes under Donald Trump, the Kennedy Center has quietly canceled or relocated its Tapestry of Pride events, originally set for June 5–8 as part of WorldPride 2025 in Washington, D.C., according to the Associated Press.
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I just got done writing a comment that was me sitting here saying not everything is as bad as we think it is and it is important to remember that there are a lot of positive things and I stand by that but this was a harsh 180. It is difficult to remember that when reading articles like this. And what is the most upsetting to me about this news is that it is happening under the table. People are speaking out and that is why we know it is happening and thank god they are but I start to get the most scared when things are being hidden. I am curious/anxious/scared to see what ends up happening to it here in a few weeks. I hope that whatever happens people speak up and throw fits. I still do not understand how something like this is happening. I wish we all knew what to do to stop it.
This is extremely disheartening news to hear, and I won't deny that. However, I think it's important that we as artists and that we as theater makers don't succumb to fear, mistrust, or depression. In times like these, where stories are silenced, it is our job to make sure that these stories continue to be heard, and part of that means that we can't let ourselves get bogged down by fear. I think that that's ultimately a big part of this whole strategy, is to make us afraid and scared of who we are, or to make us artists feel powerless, but it couldn't be further from the truth. Not only is art always a disruptor and a means to create civilized discussion, but art is being attacked because of the power that it has to unite people, and to create empathy. It is imperative that we don't forget this.
This is quite disheartening to hear although I am unfortunately not surprised. How could a company with trump as chairman host a pride event? Truly, Trump taking over the Kennedy Center is one of the worst things for everyday Americans that I think has come from this administration thus far. Or maybe im just an artist and I read a lot of these articles. However, it sets a precident for the future of the arts. I know he just announced potential cuts to the NEA, which is a scary step forward from his takeover at the Kennedy Center. It is such a shame as the arts are historically known to be very inclusive, especially towards the LGBTQ community. It is a safe-haven for queer people for years and years. To see an influential artistic space cancel their pride events is quite sad. However, as we have done for years artists, queer people, and queer artists especially will continue to persist and exist.
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