Black Officials Raise Concerns About Independent Black Media After Don Lemon's Arrest
February 9, 2026
“Journalists must be able to report on protests, government actions, and civil rights issues without fear of arrest or retaliation. When reporters are targeted for doing their jobs, it threatens the public's right to know and undermines our democracy.” — Sydney Kamlager-Dove, U.S. Representative (D-CA-37).