"Karen Attiah, a longtime Washington Post columnist, on Tuesday said she was stepping down as co-chair of the annual National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention following internal and external backlash over the announcement of former President Trump as a featured speaker.

The group has a history of inviting presidential candidates to its annual conference, but Trump's participation is causing a rift between members.

NABJ announced Trump's participation at the conference Monday evening, drawing swift pushback from NABJ members and journalists broadly. "

Sara Fischer, Russell Contreras, Delano Massey report for Axios July 30, 2024. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Donald Trump’s Invitation To Black Journalists Convention In Chicago Divides Membership" (Chicago Tribune) [3]

"Black Journalists Convention Co-Chair Steps Down 1 Day After Announcement That Trump Will Speak" (ABC 7 Chicago) [4]

"Trump Invitation to Conference for Black Journalists Sets Off Intense Debate" (New York Times) [5]

"Trump's Planned Address To Black Journalists Convention Sparks Backlash" (NPR) [6]

"‘It Puts Everyone In A Really Bad Position’: Black Journalists React To Trump Joining NABJ Panel" (Guardian) [7]

"Black Journalists’ Association Says Yes to Trump but Snubs Harris" (Daily Beast) [8]