'Joyful protestors' talk about the cultural value of the Kennedy Center

NPR | By Ava Berger

Published September 18, 2026 at 4:55 PM PDT

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The center, a beacon of American arts and culture, is slated to be closed after a board vote. On Friday, a group called Hands Off the Arts is holding what they call a "joyful protest" outside.

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