Ethnic gatekeeping in the arts doesn’t remove barriers — it erects them.
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Annette Hubbell on stage
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In late 2023, the San Diego County Library’s Rancho Santa Fe branch invited author and actress Annette Hubbell to perform a few selections from her book Women Warriors, which tells the tales of female heroes throughout history. Weeks before the March 2024 performance, however, Hubbell was informed that she needed to remove two black historical figures, Harriet Tubman and Mary McLeod Bethune, from the show.
The reason? Hubbell is white.
About the Author
Christian Schneider is a National Review contributor and writes the Anti-Knowledge newsletter. He is a co-host of the podcast Wasn't That Special: 50 Years of SNL.
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In late 2023, the San Diego County Library’s Rancho Santa Fe branch invited author and actress Annette Hubbell to perform a few selections from her book Women Warriors, which tells the tales of female heroes throughout history. Weeks before the March 2024 performance, however, Hubbell was informed that she needed to remove two black historical figures, Harriet Tubman and Mary McLeod Bethune, from the show.
The reason? Hubbell is white.
About the Author
Christian Schneider is a National Review contributor and writes the Anti-Knowledge newsletter. He is a co-host of the podcast Wasn't That Special: 50 Years of SNL.
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