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Faith leaders and residents demand accountability after controversial John Wayne Airport art display
Summary
Several faith and community leaders told the Board they were offended by an airport exhibit titled 'Perceiving the Divine' and urged policies to prevent similar displays; supervisors asked for a report on how the piece was approved and removed.
Religious leaders and Orange County residents urged the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 13 to investigate how a provocative art exhibit was displayed for months at John Wayne Airport and to tighten oversight of public art in county‑run spaces.
Speakers described an exhibit titled "Perceiving the Divine" by artist April Bey and said works with titles such as "Enter Big God's Bed — Man's on His Knees Giving Big God Head" were offensive to faith communities and to Black…
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