Stephen A. Smith Accuses NABJ of 'Personal Hit Job': 'Folks Are Scared'
NABJ issued its most Thumbs Down Awards ever, citing a pattern of comments it said were harmful to Black journalists and public accountability.
- The National Association of Black Journalists presented ESPN host Stephen A. Smith with a Thumbs Down Award on Saturday in Atlanta, citing a recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media.
- NABJ President Errin Haines described the honor, issued 44 times since inception, as a tool to hold public figures accountable when actions harm Black journalists; the organization also recognized CBS News and The Washington Post.
- On Monday, Smith pushed back against the decision, calling it a "personal hit job" and insisting he was raised by Black women, arguing the critique stems from his independent political views rather than disrespect for women of color.
- President Haines stated the organization remains open to meaningful engagement, though Smith claimed board members did not reach out; he invited Haines to discuss the award publicly while she preferred private conversation.
- Despite the tension, Smith urged continued support for the NABJ as he prepares for induction into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame next month, while the organization continues its 51-year mission defending press freedom and Black journalists.
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Stephen A. Smith Warns NABJ Will ‘Regret’ Giving Him ‘Thumbs Down’ Award: ‘They've Made Me More Intense’
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith sounded off on the National Association of Black Journalists’ decision to give him the “Thumbs Down” award, noting the organization will “regret” it. During a Monday appearance on Fox News’ “Hannity,” Smith weighed in on the snub from the NABJ, which he was given for his alleged “recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports and media.” However, Smith fe…
Stephen A. Smith calls 'Thumbs Down' award by Black journalist group a 'hit job'
In a video posted on his YouTube channel Monday, the ESPN sports commentator called the 'Thumbs Down' award given by the National Assn. of Black Journalists 'beneath the organization.'
Stephen A Smith goes off on national Black journalists organization after 'personal hit job' against him - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ESPN host and political commentator Stephen A. Smith targeted the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for what he called a “personal hit job” against him in a lengthy rant during his show on Monday. Smith’s comments came after the NABJ gave him a “Thumbs Down” award at the group’s Saturday night gala in Atlanta over what it characterized as his repeated disparagement of prominent Black wom…
Stephen A Smith goes off on national Black journalists organization after 'personal hit job' against him
Stephen A. Smith called NABJ's "Thumbs Down" award a "personal hit job," saying the journalism organization failed to practice journalism in critiquing him.
Stephen A. Smith accuses NABJ of 'personal hit job': 'Folks are scared'
Credit: Straight ShooterAfter the National Association of Black Journalists accused Stephen A. Smith of disparaging Black women, Stephen A. Smith is accusing the NABJ of conducting a personal hit job. Smith received the “Thumbs Down” award at the NABJ’s Saturday night gala in Atlanta, an dishonor given to individuals or institutions conducting “especially insensitive, racist or stereotypical reporting, commentary, photography or cartooning about…
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