Norman Lear, Kennedy Center Honoree, To Skip White House Reception In Protest

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Norman Lear, Kennedy Center Honoree, To Skip White House Reception In Protest

"As an artist and a human being, I cannot celebrate this incredible honor ... at a White House that has no interest in supporting the Arts and Humanities," the legendary television producer and writer tells NPR's Elizabeth Blair.

President Trump has proposed eliminating the National Endowments for the Arts and Humanities, reports Blair.

But despite his opposition to Trump, the 95-year-old says he will accept the award."

http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/05/541812555/norman-lear-kennedy-center-honoree-to-skip-white-house-reception-in-protest

[joeybee12]

1. I hope no one shows at the reception

Good for Norman

[Historic NY]

2. Norm was a Army Air Forces combat vet - he's earned the right.

1942-45-radio operator/gunner on B-17 Flying Fortress bombers. He flew 52 combat missions. Awarded Air Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters.

He gave a great oral history interview....one only he could give.

http://www.westpointcoh.org/interviews/they-don-t-all-hit-the-targets-a-television-visionary-recounts-his-experiences-as-a-b-17-crewman

[JI7]

3. who else is getting it this year ? I can't see most who recieve this wanting to meet trump

They should just skip the president part of it all together.

I just saw gloria estefan will get it so she will show up. Ll cool j and the others said they will show up also.

[David__77]

4. For All in the Family, Mary Hartmann...

...and the Jeffersons, I'm so thankful to Norman Lear. I'm also glad he cares about people!