CNN Slammed For Describing Boston Bombing Suspect As ‘Dark-Skinned Male’

CNN correspondent John King reported authorities had identified a suspect of the Boston Marathon bombing as a “dark-skinned male” yesterday afternoon.

This controversial description of an alleged suspect is receiving backlash from the African-American community.

The National Association of Black Journalists has released an official statement in response to King’s physical description of a person of interest, calling it “offensive.”

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