February 2026 marked the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, a celebration of the outstanding contributions Black ...

Peeling concrete, exposed steel rebar, rust-streaked electrical equipment and vents patched together with layers of duct tape are among the problems hidden beneath the Trump Kennedy Center, according ...

The Kennedy Center gave reporters a behind-the-scenes tour of its facilities on Wednesday. President Trump has said the performing arts center is in dire need of repair and that it needs to close for ...

On the day I was laid off from the Kennedy Center, I felt a little like Dolley Madison saving the Stuart portrait of Washington before the British sacked the capital. I was the staffer in charge of ...

WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center’s new leadership wants to prove to critics that the building is damaged beyond simple repair. It’s starting with Congress. Matt Floca, the performing arts institution’s ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Kennedy Center leadership is conducting tours with congressional staff and donors to demonstrate that the building ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - April 13, 1964. Sidney Poitier makes history at the 36th Academy Awards by becoming the first Black actor to win Best Actor for his role as Homer Smith in Lilies of the Field ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (WCSC) — Sidney Poitier made history when he became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actor on April 13, 1964. Poitier took home the award for his role ...

In March 2026, a rumor circulated on Facebook that U.S. President Donald Trump had celebrated actor Kurt Russell at the Kennedy Center Honors. CONGRATULATIONS: Last night, President Donald Trump ...

In March 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated actor Kurt Russell at the Kennedy Center Honors. Rating: False (About this rating?) In March 2026, a rumor circulated on Facebook that U.S.

President Donald Trump finally got the Kennedy Center reception he’s always wanted. He just had to gut the board of trustees, reshape its leadership and staffing, overhaul its programming, and prepare ...