NABJ president responds to backlash after Trump invited to Chicago convention

There is backlash in Chicago after it was announced former President Donald Trump would be attending the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) annual Convention & Career Fair on Wednesday.

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[dr.phillipleefatt]

Why call yourself Journalists when you can’t engage in journalism??

[petenrita]

LOL. The greatest gaslighting effort ever is well underway.

[artfuldp]

So according to the NABJ President, it's an opportunity to "vet" the candidate. Which begs the question, where has the organization been for the past 8 years that they need more information about this candidate?

[justmyopinion]

Why does everyone think they can tell everyone what to think and what to do. This is suppose to be a free and fair election remember.

[rpsmith]

"There seems to be no benefit from presenting both sides." Keep in mind, a "journalist" said this!

[dakotaqualls]

Upsetting by doing your job? Maybe find another job

[gailcarey]

He was invited. It’s a good thing he was willing and eager to accept.

[JamieKennedi]

Whether you like Trump or not at some point you have to start questioning why these people act the hell out when this man speaks to the people.

[Pushypusher]

He called the press „enemy of the State „

[cynthiaalcantar]

Quit acting like kids. Grow up. Everyone has the right to listen to who they want.

[momogato]

If this is a REAL Q & A, then let's hear those tough questions--and the responses.

[joshuarobin]

She didn’t make any sense !!! Let them quit !!! Everyone should have the opportunity to hear both sides!!

[punkw]

We need a president for EVERY AMERICAN.
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[lisaa]

If Trump is so bad wouldn't you jump at the chance to ask what you want or are they just afraid the truth will hurt the alternate reality THEY are living in.

[KBell]

Who's outraged? The "journalists"

[donnaquaranta]

What is an alternate I thought we lived in a democracy, what is happening to this country, what about people who welcome the president, why are they not heard‼️⁉️👎DISCOURAGING 👎

[maureen]

AMEN. GIVE TRUMP THE MICROPHONE ! HE LOVES LISTENING TO AMERICANS OF EVERY COLOR. AND SPEAKS FOR ALL OF US

[pmpscheduler]

There is a benefit to presenting both sides. People who think all blacks hate Trump or Biden/Kamala are not representing the American viewpoint. One must show both sides.

[bradpaul]

Quit his job over a Trump visit? Get help man, seriously.

[aleececollamore]

Its different because it isn't Kamala. You do not want to present both sides. Look at what Karine-Jean Pierre has done to some black journalists. She would not let them ask questions, she would not meet with them and she was disrespectful.