Flint's National Association of Black Journalists chapter slammed the local paper after it revealed that 3 political candidates had rap sheets, including for weapons & beating a man with a Bible.
The 3 candidates were black, as were their opponents.
dailycaller.com/2020/01/07/bla…
The 3 candidates were black, as were their opponents.
dailycaller.com/2020/01/07/bla…
The Flint @NABJ claimed the articles about their criminal records - short pieces among broader campaign coverage - should have focused on their "achievements" because journalists have an ethical duty to "do no harm."
@NABJ It laments that the incidents were old, with one occurring six months ago.
Flint's water crisis was precipitated by the city electing an ex-con who had served prison time for financial fraud, and who then tanked the city's finances.
Flint's water crisis was precipitated by the city electing an ex-con who had served prison time for financial fraud, and who then tanked the city's finances.
@NABJ The man who climbed in a window in the middle of the night, choked a man with a bike lock, and beat him with a Bible was seeking the city's vote to become state representative.
Was it racist for journalists to inform the electorate before they voted?
Was it racist for journalists to inform the electorate before they voted?
