“At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work,” WHCA says after dropping comedian
The White House Correspondents Association announced Saturday that the annual correspondents dinner will no longer feature Amber Ruffin, the writer/comedian who was previously enlisted to host this year’s event.
In a letter to members Saturday, WHCA President Eugene Daniels wrote that “the WHCA board has unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year. At this consequential moment for journalism, I want to ensure the focus is not on the politics of division but entirely on awarding our colleagues for their outstanding work and providing scholarship and mentorship to the next generation of journalists.”
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