Dave Chappelle’s alma mater wanted to name a theater after him. But he had other ideas.
which generated controversy over allegations that it contained transphobic material.
Last fall, Chappelle had launched a fundraising campaign for the school asking donors to take a stand on the issue; he said he would “gladly step aside” from the naming honor if his opponents raised more money than his supporters. At the time, the school released
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