{
  "id": 1618734,
  "title": "Stephen A. Smith Warns NABJ Will ‘Regret’ Giving Him ‘Thumbs Down’ Award: ‘They’ve Made Me More Intense’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/stephen-a-smith-warns-nabj-will-regret-giving-him-thumbs-down-award",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T02:41:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/journalism/stephen-a-smith-responds-nabj-thumbs-down-award-fox-news-interview/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith criticized the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for giving him the \"Thumbs Down\" award, claiming the organization would \"regret\" its decision. During a Monday appearance on Fox News' \"Hannity,\" Smith stated that the NABJ's award was \"utterly ridiculous\" and that he was raised by five Black women, including his mother and four sisters, disputing the notion that he has a \"recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women.\" Smith argued that he disagreed with certain political figures like Jasmine Crockett, Kamala Harris, and Michelle Obama, but that it did not equate to disparaging Black women. He maintained that his career accomplishments, including an upcoming induction into the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame, should be taken into account. Smith expressed his intention to remain \"intense\" and not be intimidated by the NABJ's decision, asserting that they would \"regret\" giving him the award. The NABJ has not yet commented on the matter.",
  "summary": "\"Nobody is going to intimidate me from being who I am,\" the ESPN analyst adds The post Stephen A. Smith Warns NABJ Will ‘Regret’ Giving Him ‘Thumbs Down’ Award: ‘They’ve Made Me More Intense’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "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."
}