The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) says it is “not” extending an invitation to President Donald Trump for its annual convention in Cleveland, just weeks away in August.
The association’s president, Ken Lemon, says, “The focus of this year’s convention is the organization’s 50th anniversary” as a Black journalists’ advocacy group.
Lemon spoke by phone to Black Press USA, saying, “At this point, there is not a reason to invite President Trump this year.” Last year was a hard-fought presidential campaign year, where “journalists had the opportunity to vet the candidate. I don’t see the need to do that this time around,” emphasized Lemon. Read more at www.flcourier.com.
