NY Magazine Faces Backlash Over Photo Editing

New York Magazine is facing backlash for allegedly cropping out Black attendees from a cover photo of a pro-Trump inauguration party, which it described as predominantly white. Critics, including event host CJ Pearson, claim the magazine's selective editing was intended to support a narrative that portrays Trump supporters as a predominantly white and racist group. Pearson and others have pointed out that several Black attendees, such as rapper Waka Flocka Flame and boxer Gervonta Davis, were present but not acknowledged in the article. The magazine's article, titled 'The Cruel Kids’ Table,' has drawn accusations of racial bias and perpetuating stereotypes about the GOP. Despite the online edition including the full photo, the controversy has sparked a significant conservative backlash, with figures like Rob Smith highlighting the diversity present at the event. The incident has prompted discussions on the media's role in shaping political narratives.