US EditionKennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled, organizers say
- A week of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for World Pride in Washington, D.C. Has been canceled by the Kennedy Center amid leadership changes and a shift in priorities.
- Washington's Capital Pride Alliance has disassociated itself from the Kennedy Center following the cancellations of the events, citing disappointment and the need for alternative celebration avenues.
- Artists and producers have reported that their events were canceled or moved, with some stating they received brief notifications about the cancellations after initial enthusiasm.
- Community members express concerns over the reception of LGBTQ+ events due to recent administration policies, indicating a sense of loss and disappointment within the queer community.
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Organizers say Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled
Multiple artists and producers involved in the Kennedy Center's Tapestry of Pride schedule told The Associated Press that their events had been quietly canceled or moved to other venues.
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Kennedy Center events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration have been canceled
WASHINGTON — Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions.
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