Kennedy Center cancels LGBTQ+ events for World Pride festival
The Kennedy Center has canceled a week's worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ people for the World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid changes in leadership and focus. The cancellations follow President Trump's firing of the center's leadership and his appointment as chairman.
Key Points
- Cancellations follow Trump administration firing Kennedy Center leadership
- World Pride event planned from May 17 to June 8 in Washington, D.C.
- Concerns about reception due to administration policies targeting transgender people
Pros
- Resilient LGBTQ+ community finding other ways to celebrate
Cons
- Disappointing cancellation of events by the Kennedy Center