The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is urging CNN to issue credentials to local Black Press outlets in Atlanta to cover Thursday's presidential debate.
NABJ said in a statement on Thursday the network told it more than 800 journalists from around the world will be covering the debate onsite, noting the application for credentials closed on June 7 and it could not accept additional requests after this date due to size and security restraints.
"No matter the reason the local Black Press was not approved...