National Association of Black Journalists faces backlash over Trump invite to Chicago convention

The National Association of Black Journalists is facing backlash after announcing on Monday that Donald Trump would take part in a Q&A with Black journalists at the organization’s annual convention.

The National Association of Black Journalists is facing backlash after announcing Monday that Donald Trump would take part in a Q&A at the organization’s annual convention. 

The group announced the session late Monday, with the convention set to kick off Wednesday in Chicago. The former president will discuss issues facing the Black community through questions from ABC News, FOX News and Semafor journalists. 

The announcement quickly prompted backlash from some Black journalists who said they were “disgusted” and expressed concerns over Trump’s rhetoric toward Black people. 

Organizers with the Black Voters Matter Fund, a voting rights advocacy group founded in 2016 amid Trump’s ascent, called the decision “unacceptable” in a post on X on Tuesday. 

“It’s a slap in the face to every Black journalist and the communities we serve,” the post read. 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/trump-nabj-conference-invite-black-journalists-rcna164327

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