CNN's exclusion of Black-owned media from the presidential debate in Atlanta has sparked outrage and accusations of voter suppression and systemic racism. Black organizations demand immediate credentialing for Black-owned outlets, highlighting the importance of diverse representation in media coverage.
The absence of Black press at tonight’s CNN debate is a big mistake. Atlanta is a city with a large Black population, a Black mayor, and several Black media outlets. Someone at CNN should have reached out to Black press before the credentials deadline. https://t.co/ZcY6Pmaa5J
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) demands CNN credential Black Press into debate https://t.co/jQqfrmBFEk
I’m told @cnn has denied all Black press outlets access to covering the debate this evening. Is this true @rolandsmartin? @NNPA_BlackPress? I certainly hope not 🙏🏽
Seriously, CNN? In Atlanta? Congressional Black Caucus:“This afternoon we learned that CNN credentialed 800 members of the media for the first presidential debate of the election cycle. Not one represents a Black-owned media outlet.” https://t.co/uMyc9Q1d7p
CNN's exclusion of Black-owned media from the presidential debate tomorrow is a direct act of voter suppression and systemic racism. We demand all Black-owned outlets be credentialed NOW. Our voices will not be silenced. #BlackMediaMatters #CNNDebate https://t.co/mCVQzu76V5