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General News 2/25/2025 at 9:47 AM EST

Art Museum Exhibition Axed by Trump DEI Crackdown

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The Art Museum of the Americas in Wash, DC, has terminated an exhibition of works by Afro-Latino, Caribbean, and African American artists after the Trump administration allegedly withdrew the show's funding amid crackdowns on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. Before The Americas, curated by Cheryl D. Edwards and four years in the making, was slated to open on March 21 and set to include 40 works exploring migration, colonial challenges, and interconnectivity in the African diaspora in the Americas. The Trump administration labeled the exhibition as a DEI program and event and withdrew funding for the show which had been earmarked by the Biden administration.

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