Friday, August 18, 2017

No Friends and Supporters Left But Nazis and Klansmen

Carmen de Lavallade, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who will be recognized in the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in December, will boycott the awards ceremony reception taking place at the White House.

“In light of the socially divisive and morally caustic narrative that our current leadership is choosing to engage in, and in keeping with the principles that I and so many others have fought for, I will be declining the invitation to attend the reception at the White House,” she said in a statement.

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The dancer is not the only honoree planning to boycott the White House reception, which is traditionally hosted by the president and first lady.

Singer Lionel Richie said earlier this week on NBC's "Today" show that he would "play it by ear" as to whether he would attend the Kennedy Center Honors.

TV writer and producer Norman Lear, who previously called President Trump America's "middle finger," also said he will skip the reception.

  The Hill
Maybe he'll just cancel the reception.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

UPDATE:  Indeed, he's not going to attend.  Also, the rest of the committee has resigned.

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