Stephen A. Smith criticized by NABJ over remarks on Black women

Stephen A. Smith faces backlash from the National Association of Black Journalists, which presented him with a ‘Thumbs Down’ award for comments deemed disparaging towards prominent Black women. At the NABJ annual conference in Atlanta, the award highlighted Smith's ‘recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary’. Smith, known for his bold media presence, responded defiantly on social media, vowing retaliation against the NABJ. This controversy emerges amid Smith's recent appearances on Fox News and criticisms directed at LeBron James, indicating growing tensions within the Black community regarding his media persona. As public reaction evolves, the ongoing fallout is likely to shape Smith's future engagements in the industry.

• 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Smith vowed revenge, and did it on white media’: Stephen A. Smith facing major backlash