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Before Smithsonian cancelled literary festival, organizers flagged events as 'sensitive'

The Smithsonian denies that the festival's contents played a role in its decision. But participants still have questions. ....

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Smithsonian literary fest flagged 'sensitive' topics before cancellation

Smithsonian literary fest flagged 'sensitive' topics before cancellation
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Smithsonian literary fest flagged 'sensitive' topics before cancellation

Among the matters cited in a memo obtained by The Washington Post: a panel about book bans, and two events featuring queer, trans, and nonbinary writers. ....

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Outcry After Smithsonian Cancels Asian American Literature Festival

Over 1,000 artists and writers have signed a letter demanding the "immediate resignation" of Asian Pacific American Center Acting Director Yao-Fen You. ....

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Smithsonian's abrupt Asian American Literature Festival cancellation sparks outrage

Outrage ensued after the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center (APAC) announced the abrupt cancellation of its scheduled Asian American Literature Festival with little to no explanation. Key details: Internal emails shared with The Washington Post revealed that acting Smithsonian (APAC) Director Yao-Fen You informed the festival’s founder Lawrence-Minh Bui Davis, who is also a curator at the Smithsonian, on June 28 that any upcoming events should be reviewed under the Smithsonian Directive 603 “due to the current political climate.” You then reviewed the memo on July 5 and reportedly sent her email about the festival's cancellation that same evening. ....

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