NABJ condemns the recent social media attacks targeted toward our dedicated member and stellar political journalist, Tia Mitchell.
She has been unfairly harassed for the NABJ leadership’s decision to invite the nominee of the Republican Party, though we invite candidates from both parties each presidential election cycle. Tia simply offered her expertise to help organize an event at the request of NABJ.
The protocol used for planning discussions with candidates falls in line with what NABJ has done during election years since 1976. Her efforts and all of those involved with organizing the event were not designed to platform any candidate but to provide an opportunity for our members and attendees to have access to hearing answers to critical questions.
We thank Tia Mitchell for her continued service to our organization.
Black female journalists have been increasingly under attack, and we believe it is important to celebrate and honor the talent of all of our members. We’d like to especially extend our gratitude to the panel of Black female journalists who asked direct questions to the former president on Wednesday and pressed him to give our members, viewers, and other journalists answers to questions about his policies on addressing the needs and concerns of Black Americans.
We are appreciative of ABC’s Rachel Scott, FOX News’ Harris Faulkner, and Semafor’s Kadia Goba for their hard work, expertise, and professionalism during the Q&A.