LeVar Burton Says “Arts Are Above Politics” Amid Trump’s Kennedy Center Overhaul
I don’t believe that arts should be a part of a political conversation,” the former 'Reading Rainbow' host told The Hollywood Reporter at The Creative Coalition's inaugural National Arts Advocacy Summit,
President Donald Trump installs himself as Kennedy Center chairman
President Donald Trump took over the Kennedy Center as its chaiman after firing several board members. The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs David Letterman says that ‘retirement is a myth’ — believes the ‘human mechanism’ won’t let you quit.
Yes, Donald Trump could destroy the Kennedy Center. Or worse.
Until a week ago, it was unthinkable that the president of the United States would take direct control of the nonpartisan Kennedy Center for the Arts, fire board members not deemed personally loyal to him,
LeVar Burton Reacts to Donald Trump Taking Over the Kennedy Center: "Arts Are Above Politics" | THR Video
LeVar Burton chats with THR on the red carpet at The Creative Coalition inaugural National Arts Advocacy Summit in Las Vegas and shares why he felt it was important for him to be a part of this event.
Fmr Kennedy Center President fired by Trump joins The Lead
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A Night at the Donald J. Trump Center for the Performing Arts
It’s still called the Kennedy Center. But after President Trump’s takeover, drag performers protested outside while audience members inside worried about what might be in store.
Artists cut ties with the Kennedy Center after Trump's takeover
The shake-up has led to major artists resigning from their positions and canceling their upcoming performances.
Reaction: President Trump elected chair of Kennedy Center
A major shakeup in leadership at the Kennedy Center following President Donald Trump’s addition as chairman of the Kennedy Center Board. The Hill’s Judy Kurtz joins Capitol Review to discuss how “unprecedented” this move is and how this impact could have on the center.
Famous birthdays for Feb. 16: Mahershala Ali, LeVar Burton
Those born on this date are under the sign of Aquarius. They include: -- Historian Henry Brooks Adams in 1838 -- Actor ...
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Actor, advocate LeVar Burton will speak in Springfield on literacy, civic engagement
Actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton will visit Springfield's Gillioz Theatre in April. Burton, known for hosting "Reading Rainbow" and his roles in television and movies, will be the keynote ...
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Let the record show that 'Reading Rainbow' LeVar Burton and LaVar Ball are two different people
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LeVar Burton, Alison Brie, Scott Derrickson Among Supporters of Petition Urging Increased Production Incentives Amid L.A. Fires
Individual supporters named on the website include LeVar Burton, Scott Derrickson, Jason Alexander, Joe Mantegna and Melissa Benoist. “We were already deeply worried about the livelihoods of Los ...
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‘Reading Rainbow’ host LeVar Burton to speak at ETSU
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Actor and host of “Reading Rainbow” LeVar Burton will speak at East Tennessee State University’s annual Festival of Ideas on Feb. 27. ETSU announced on Friday ...