Issa Rae canceled an upcoming spotlight event at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, citing recent events at the performing arts institution she feels “to be an infringement on” its artistic values.
The “Insecure” creator and star and founder of Hoorae Media’s decision came one day after President Donald Trump announced his “unanimous” election as the Kennedy Center chairman, which followed the firing of its longtime president.
“Unfortunately, due to what I believe to be an infringement on the values of an institution that has faithfully celebrated artists of all backgrounds through all mediums, I’ve decided to cancel my appearance at this venue,” Rae wrote on her Instagram stories.