The National ***** ociation of Black Journalists announced on Saturday night at the convention in Atlanta that ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith is a recipient of the 2026 "Thumbs Down" award.
"Stephen A. Smith. Sports ***** yst and political commentator. Smith has established a recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media.
"Such commentary reinforces harmful narratives, undermines the fair and respectful representation of Black women in public discourse, and stands in direct conflict with NABJ's longstanding commitment to accurate, responsible, and inclusive portrayals of Black communities."
Philip Lewis of The Huffington Post adds that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, DuJuan McCoy (owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting/WISH-TV), and The Washington Post also received the "Thumbs Down" award from the NABJ.
Disney has a partnership with the NABJ, and Smith has been to the convention multiple times in the past with ESPN.
#black #thumbs #convention
"Stephen A. Smith. Sports ***** yst and political commentator. Smith has established a recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports, and media.
"Such commentary reinforces harmful narratives, undermines the fair and respectful representation of Black women in public discourse, and stands in direct conflict with NABJ's longstanding commitment to accurate, responsible, and inclusive portrayals of Black communities."
Philip Lewis of The Huffington Post adds that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, DuJuan McCoy (owner and CEO of Circle City Broadcasting/WISH-TV), and The Washington Post also received the "Thumbs Down" award from the NABJ.
Disney has a partnership with the NABJ, and Smith has been to the convention multiple times in the past with ESPN.
#black #thumbs #convention
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