Minneapolis Venue , Cancels Dave Chappelle’s Show, After Online Backlash.<br />NBC News reports that on July 20, First Avenue in Minneapolis canceled Chappelle's show at the last minute after an online petition surfaced on Change.org.<br />The petition with over 120 signatures said, "Dave Chappelle has a record of being dangerous to trans people, <br />and First Avenue has a duty to protect the community." .<br />The petition with over 120 signatures said, "Dave Chappelle has a record of being dangerous to trans people, <br />and First Avenue has a duty to protect the community." .<br />Chappelle’s actions uphold a violent heteronormative culture and directly violate First Avenue’s code of conduct. If staff and guests are held to this standard, performers should be too, Change.org petition, via NBC News.<br />The petition comes after Chappelle has faced much backlash over his Netflix special, 'The Closer,' in which he made comments about transgender people.<br />The petition comes after Chappelle has faced much backlash over his Netflix special, 'The Closer,' in which he made comments about transgender people.<br />Upon canceling the show, First Avenue said it had <br />"worked hard to make our venues the safest spaces in <br />the country, and we will continue with that mission.".<br />We believe in diverse voices and the freedom of artistic expression, but in honoring that, we lost sight of the impact this would have, First Avenue, via statement.<br />The venue also said, "there are some who will not agree with this decision," and they are "welcome to send feedback.".<br />Chappelle's canceled First Avenue show <br />was moved to Varsity Theater.
