NAACP isn’t inviting Trump to national convention in Charlotte
The NAACP will host its national convention in Charlotte on July 12-16, but for the first time, a sitting U.S. president will not be invited.
The decision was made due to conflicts with the Trump administration’s policies.
“The president has signed unconstitutional executive orders to oppress voters and undo federal civil rights protections; he has illegally turned the military on our communities, and he continually undermines every pillar of our democracy to make himself more powerful and to personally benefit from the U.S. government,” NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson said Monday, announcing the group’s decision.
The theme of the convention is “The Fierce Urgency of Now,” emphasizing the need for engagement and unity in addressing pressing issues.
The convention will focus on developing policies for advocating civil rights and social justice at various levels. Additionally, a community space called The Hub will provide opportunities for discussions on Black culture, wealth-building, and health improvement.
Johnson said the group has invited sitting presidents since its founding in 1909, regardless of their political party.
“There is a rich history of both Republicans and Democrats attending our convention—from Harry S. Truman to Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and beyond,” he said.
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