00:00Issa Rae has cancelled her sold-out show at the Kennedy Center,
00:03this after Donald Trump installed himself as chair of the Performing Arts Institution.
00:08In an Instagram story posted on Thursday, Rae revealed that she will no longer appear for
00:13the event that was scheduled at the venue for March 16. She said, quote,
00:17Thank you so much for selling out the Kennedy Center for an evening with Issa Rae. Unfortunately,
00:22due to what I believe to be an infringement on the values of an institution that has faithfully
00:26celebrated artists of all backgrounds through all mediums, I've decided to cancel my appearance at
00:31this venue. Also this week, Shonda Rhimes resigned from the Kennedy board. The Grey's
00:36Anatomy showrunner and Shondaland CEO was treasurer of the arts institution. The resignation follows
00:41an earlier Trump statement that he would fire multiple board members at the Kennedy Center.
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