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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has fired another staffer: Kevin Struthers, a senior director of music programming who had been at the D.C. arts institution for 30 years. Struthers confirmed his termination to NPR on Thursday. His dismissal is the latest upset in a line of firings and resignations at the Kennedy Center since President Trump became its chair in February and appointed Richard Grennell its new president.

"David's just next level. It doesn't sound like a live record until you hear the clapping - that's how you know you got it right."

Moran accepted the position at the Kennedy Center in 2011, a year after his predecessor, Dr. Billy Taylor, died, and hosted numerous performances and education programs.

"The performance reminds us that our fight for equality and for democracy isn't over. It's happening right now." - Sen. Hickenlooper

We were front and center, and it was delightful. Hopefully the cast got to see us... We were very, very excited to be at the Kennedy Center.

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