The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) on Monday announced it was not inviting President Donald Trump to its annual convention next month because of the president’s approach to civil rights.
The move marks the first time the civil rights group has decided not to invite a sitting president to the yearly convention in its 116-year history. It comes after the NAACP filed multiple lawsuits against the Trump administration over its response to diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
During Trump’s first term in office, he received invitations to speak at their convention, but he declined.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson said that the decision was not based on the president’s political affiliation, but because he was working against the organization’s mission.
“This has nothing to do with political party,” Johnson told the Associated Press. “Our mission is to advance civil rights, and the current president has made clear that his mission is to eliminate civil rights.”
The NAACP convention will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from July 9-16.
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