The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts filed a lawsuit Thursday against jazz performer Chuck Redd who refused to perform after President Donald Trump’s name was added to the institution by board members he appointed. The lawsuit came as Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty filed an amended complaint
by Adam Schrader
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