The Number of National Black Conventions That Are ‘NOT’ Inviting President Trump Continues to Grow

July 11, 2025

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) has decided not to invite President Trump to its annual convention in Cleveland this August, with NABJ president Ken Lemon citing the organization's 50th anniversary as the main focus. This decision follows a pattern as other prominent Black organizations, including the NAACP and National Urban League, have also chosen not to invite Trump to their conventions. Black journalists have experienced significant job losses, hiring freezes, and decreased opportunities attributed to the Trump administration's anti-DEI stance.

Who is affected

Black journalists and NABJ members
Media industry professionals, particularly Black journalists who have lost jobs
NABJ convention attendees
President Trump, who will not receive an invitation
Black journalists' advocacy organizations

What action is being taken

NABJ is not extending an invitation to President Trump for its annual convention in Cleveland
The NAACP and National Urban League are similarly not inviting Trump to their conventions
NABJ is focusing its convention on celebrating the organization's 50th anniversary
Multiple candidates are challenging Ken Lemon for the top leadership position at NABJ

Why it matters

Black journalists have experienced job losses, hiring freezes, decreased promotion opportunities, and increased content restraints attributed to the Trump administration's anti-DEI stance
NABJ has historically invited sitting presidents to speak to its membership
Trump's comments about then-Vice President Kamala Harris at last year's NABJ convention were considered controversial and damaging
The decision reflects tensions between the Trump administration and Black journalists' organizations
The convention occurs during a presidential election year, making political representation significant

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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