Demand that the J.F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts reverse its decision to add TRUMP to the center's name and consider a change in policies/practices. Trump fired board members and appointed himself as the board's chair. This is unjust and the act of a man who bullied his way onto a board of directors. He is narcissistic and wants everything named after him. This is so WRONG!
I strongly recommend that the JFK Center change its policies and practices. The President of the United States (now and future) should not be able to serve on the board of trustees for the Center. The President is welcome to assist with fundraising, but should NOT engage in the running of the JFK Center. We call for the immediate removal of Trump as the Director of the Board. The President should not be able to participate in any policy changes or practices, especially if they self-accredit the President and/or their family. It is up to the board to bestow accolades. It appears from individuals on the outside that what is happening, including the firing of board members and Trump making himself the Director, this name change has been obtained through intimidation, coercion, and taking advantage of his leadership position. I agree with the Kennedy Family that the practices and changes Trump implemented were lawful. Please help me support the Kennedy Family.
Trump has proven, through his actions and words, that he does not value the arts, culture, and education, as evidenced by his efforts to devalue education, arts in education, Public television, Public education, and other policies. He has dismantled the Department of Education, failing to value a holistic education in the arts and sciences. Our educators and children have suffered from his policies and practices. Schools are having to rely on private funding and donations for arts, music, culture, etc. One such program was recently aired on Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley. A group of individuals in NYC spends all their time donating instruments and lessons to children. The need has increased tenfold since Trump stepped into office. He is failing our arts and cultural programs. Our educators and children deserve more from our President, including national support for arts and cultural education.
The Story of the J.F. Kennedy Center (see the center website) traces its support and establishment to President Eisenhower and his wife. President Kennedy and President Johnson worked to build this center to host arts and culture in Washington, DC. It was named after JFK's assassination. The Kennedy time in the office was the time of Camelot. I learned so much from my many visits to the Kennedy Library. The two terms of President Trump are about hurting US citizens, not helping US citizens, a lack of cultural awareness/support, and a lack of arts. This is a disgrace to add his name to it. He has not earned this recognition!
I am someone who values history. I grew up in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I grew up with the Kennedys' support for the arts, culture, and the environment, and their care for others. My family is not wealthy, but I was blessed to spend every summer on Cape Cod for over 20 years, with gratitude to a colleague of my mom's. It is vital to preserve this history and the mission of the JFK Center for the Arts. Adding Trump's name is a disgrace to this history. Trump has his ballroom and already tore down history rather than just adding to it. If the center needs funds, let's help with fundraising. Sign this petition today! Please also email the center's public relations team with your voice on how disgraceful this is to the center's memory and history.
To summarize,
Please sign this petition to request that the JFK Center change its policies and practices so that NO USA President can serve on their board of trustees. And they cannot involve themselves in the Center's policies, practices, or daily operations. This should begin with the removal of President Trump from the Board of Directors.
We are requesting that the board of trustees reverse its decision to add the Trump name to the center.
Please use the email below to share with Public Relations how you are feeling about this change to our nation's capital. (Please take a look at the email below)...
Their email is PublicRelations@Kennedy-Center.org
Here is the link to the Kennedy Center Website for you to read the mission and story of the center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/our-story/
