Public turmoil over Trump's speech at the National Association of Black Journalists intensifies.

Vice President Harris is in talks with the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) to hold a Q&A session following former President Trump's divisive appearance at the group.

Nearly 50 years as a member of the NABJ, Ohio University journalism professor Justice B. Hill expressed bewilderment and betrayal by his group following the Trump panel.

"Hill expressed to The Hollywood Reporter that the situation was chaotic, as everything came together in the past few days. She emphasized the importance of transparency and revealed that there was controversy among members. One of the co-chairs of the Chicago convention resigned, which she found surprising since he had never spoken at their convention before. Hill explained that he had been invited multiple times in the past, but had always refused to attend. Therefore, she questioned why he was coming now, suggesting that he saw some advantage in doing so."

The panel was described as divisive by Hill, and this sentiment was also expressed by other NABJ members on social media.

On Wednesday, April Ryan, a White House correspondent, tweeted that Trump insulted her and other Black Press advocates at an NABJ leadership-invited event.

Derrick Johnson, the NAACP President, stated that attacking someone's "Blackness" in a room full of Black journalists is disrespectful. He emphasized that we cannot alter the color of our skin and do not desire to do so.

In his interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hill queried why Trump went to the Chicago convention.

"Although he is a presidential candidate, Republicans have typically shunned our conventions and declined to speak at them. So, what's the reason for his sudden attendance? Is it an attempt to disparage Vice President Kamala Harris? I believe that is unfair to our members," he stated.

None of the three individuals who interviewed Trump were journalists from the Black Press or Black media outlets, according to Hill.

"The Black Press cannot be marginalized, especially when it comes to issues related to this. This is right down their wheelhouse," he said. "So, we can’t have no place at the table, particularly with the organization that’s about Blackness and the power of the press."

Several contentious moments occurred during Trump's Q&A at the NABJ, including when he was questioned about his belief that Harris was only on the ticket due to her race. Trump responded by stating that Harris had "turned Black" a few years ago.

"She was always of Indian heritage, and she was only promoting Indian heritage," Trump said. "I didn't know she was Black until a number of years ago when she happened to turn Black. And now she wants to be known as Black. So, I don't know, is she Indian or is she Black?"

At the event, Trump engaged in a heated argument with journalists, but Harris was absent, as stated by the NABJ, due to difficulties coordinating her appearance with the vice president's schedule.

"NABJ President Ken Lemon stated that at the time of the request, her campaign advised that her schedule would not allow it. The last update provided earlier this week was that Harris would not be available in person or virtually during the Convention. However, the organization is currently discussing virtual options and is still working to reach an agreement."

Planet Chronicle’ Michael Lee contributed to this report.