NABJ Slams Stephen A Smith Over Remarks | Wilmington News

NABJ slaps Stephen A. Smith with a “Thumbs Down” award for repeatedly demeaning prominent Black women — a move he’s calling a personal challenge and a prelude to a bigger fight. The award, handed out at their Salute to Excellence Gala, also targeted FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, CBS News, and The Washington Post. While NABJ president Errin Haines says they’re open to dialogue, they won’t back down on accountability. Smith, ever defiant, declared he’s ready to respond after years of silence. Critics, including a media watchdog editor and a political commentator in attendance, argue the NABJ’s actions are over-the-top, politically driven, and distract from the celebration of journalism — especially amid a tight job market for Black journalists. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26bca4a17c146915