950 Supporters Plan Kennedy Center Human Chain
950 Supporters Plan Kennedy Center Human Chain
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The protest is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, Sept. 18, with the gathering starting on the Kennedy Center steps before participants form the human chain.
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Hands Off the Arts co-founder Chris Raleigh said the board and chair are failing in their “fiduciary duty” and called for Trump and the board to be removed by a judge, with the center placed under receivership.
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The demonstration is also protesting the center’s sudden closure and the installation of security fencing, in addition to proposed political alterations or demolition of portions of the memorial.
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Trump said the administration should receive recognition through having his name added to the center because, without that recognition, he claimed, “it’s going to close. It’ll end up being ripped down,” and described the facility as being in “very, very bad shape.”
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Additional supporters include Washington, D.C., councilman Robert White, the Metropolitan Washington Council of the AFL-CIO—which represents more than 150 local unions—and drag performer Tara Hoot, who is among the protest’s organizers.
More than 950 supporters plan to form a human chain around the Kennedy Center on Friday evening to protest President Donald Trump's takeover of the arts venue. The demonstration, called "Hands Around the Kennedy Center," will feature speeches, musical performances, and testimonials opposing Trump's installation as chairman, proposed name addition, and threats to demolish or significantly alter the landmark Ms.Now.
The protest reflects growing concern about Trump's control of the center following a partial ceiling collapse and the board's decision to close the building for extended renovations. Organizers are calling for a federal judge to remove Trump and his board, and to place the center under court oversight RawStory.
Rally Begins Friday Evening at Kennedy Center Steps
The demonstration kicks off at 6:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, September 18, starting on the Kennedy Center steps before participants move to form the human chain around the building. Organizers expect hundreds of attendees to join the coordinated action against Trump's plans Ms.Now.
Organizers Demand Court Intervention and Receivership
Chris Raleigh, co-founder of Hands Off the Arts, says Trump and the board are failing their "fiduciary duty" to the institution. Raleigh is calling for a federal judge to remove both Trump and the board, and to place the Kennedy Center under court receivership to protect the landmark RawStory.
Trump Claims Center Will Be Demolished Without His Name
Trump has said the administration deserves recognition by having his name added to the Kennedy Center. According to Trump, without such recognition, "it's going to close. It'll end up being ripped down." He has repeatedly described the facility as being in "very, very bad shape" Bellingham Herald.
A federal judge has ordered the administration to provide 30 days' notice before making major physical changes, including any demolition. The court also required updates on the center's closure status and emergency repair plans News Observer.
Kennedy Family and Labor Groups Back the Protest
The demonstration has drawn support from Kerry Kennedy, D.C. Councilman Robert White, and the Metropolitan Washington Council of the AFL-CIO, which represents more than 150 local unions. Actress Lynda Carter and drag performer Tara Hoot are also backing the action Ms.Now.
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