Stephen A. Smith Warns NABJ Will 'Regret' Giving Him 'Thumbs Down' Award: 'They've Made Me More Intense'

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith sounded off on the National Association of Black Journalists' decision to give him the "Thumbs Down" award, noting the organization will "regret" it. During a Monday appearance on Fox News' "Hannity," Smith weighed in on the snub from the NABJ, which he was given for his alleged "recurring public pattern of disparaging commentary directed at prominent Black women across politics, sports and media." However, Smith felt this was an inaccurate summary of his career, blasting it as "utterly ridiculous." "I was raised by five Black women. My . . .