Dave Chappelle Theater Naming at Alma Mater Delayed After Netflix Special Controversy
protests in front of Netflix’s offices in Los Angeles.The school will proceed with renaming festivities on April 22.In the statement, Chappelle’s alma mater acknowledged “questions and concerns” from the school’s community, including its students.“Moving forward with the event … without first addressing questions and concerns from members of the Ellington Community would be a missed opportunity for a teachable moment,” the statement read.Duke Ellington’s principal, Sandi Logan, told The Washington Post that the school has taken steps to address these concerns.