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Yasmin Williams Heckled at Kennedy Center Amid Controversy

9/25/2025

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Story summary

Yasmin Williams, a Black guitarist, faced heckling during her Kennedy Center performance, attributed to an invitation from Ric Grenell, a Trump appointee, encouraging boos.
An email from Log Cabin Republicans promoted the event, suggesting early arrival for an open bar and to fill the audience with "patriots".
The Kennedy Center denied coordination with the Republicans and defended openness to patrons.

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Story summary

Yasmin Williams, a Black guitarist, faced heckling during her Kennedy Center performance, attributed to an invitation from Ric Grenell, a Trump appointee, encouraging boos.
An email from Log Cabin Republicans promoted the event, suggesting early arrival for an open bar and to fill the audience with "patriots".
The Kennedy Center denied coordination with the Republicans and defended openness to patrons.