{
  "id": 1329387,
  "title": "Stephen A. Smith Vows to Fire Back After NABJ Thumbs Down ‘Award’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/stephen-a-smith-vows-to-fire-back-after-nabj-thumbs-down-award-1329387",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T18:57:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/stephen-a-smith-vows-fire-back-nabj-thumbs-down-award/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "During the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention in Atlanta, Stephen A. Smith received an unsettling \"Thumbs Down Award.\" The organization accused the sports and political commentator of repeatedly making disparaging remarks about prominent black women in politics, sports, and media. Smith responded to the criticism on social media, vowing to offer a more extensive reaction. He stated, \"This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The @NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming. And make no mistake....., I’m coming. Let’s see who REALLY deserves a Thumbs Down award when it comes to the Black Community, after I say my peace!\" Smith's words come after NABJ president Errin Haines and VPs Walter Smith Randolph and Roland Martin declined to comment on specific instances of Smith's \"disparaging commentary\" or clarify the process for selecting the Thumbs Down recipients.",
  "summary": "\"You had your turn, now mine is coming,\" he wrote.",
  "key_points": [
    "Stephen A. Smith receives Thumbs Down Award at NABJ Convention.",
    "NABJ accuses Smith of disparaging remarks about black women in various fields.",
    "Smith vows to respond and calls out NABJ in social media."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}