Duke Ellington School of the Arts

Pop Culture Dave Chappelle Decides Not To Have High School's Theater Building Named After Him: Report “The idea that my name will be turned into an instrument of someone else’s perceived oppression is untenable to me," he reportedly said. By Erika Marie June 21, 2022
Pop Culture Dave Chappelle's High School Moves Forward With Renaming Its Theater After Him The Duke Ellington School of the Arts has issued a statement that addresses its decision to rename its theater after Dave Chappelle. By Joshua Robinson December 01, 2021
TV Dave Chappelle’s Rep Shares Statement Following Messy Q&A At Duke Ellington School Of The Arts Students weren’t pleased with many of the comedian’s responses to their criticism. By Hayley Hynes November 27, 2021
Pop Culture Andrew Yang Praises Chappelle, Calls Reports On Tense H.S. Event "Press Hit Job" Chappelle's surprise fundraiser at his high school became uncomfortable with students, but the former presidential hopeful blames the media. By Erika Marie November 26, 2021
Pop Culture Dave Chappelle Holds Q&A With Students At Duke Ellington School of the Arts Dave Chappelle's filmed Q&A session at his old school was met with mixed reception from students and parents alike. By Joshua Robinson November 26, 2021
Pop Culture Dave Chappelle's High School Cancels Fundraiser After Students Threaten Walkout: Report The school rescheduled the event, held in Chappelle's honor, for next year after students complained about the comedian's "Closer" Netflix special. By Erika Marie November 12, 2021