Stephen A Smith warns national Black journalists group ‘I’m coming’ after receiving ‘Thumbs Down’ award

ESPN host and political commentator Stephen A. Smith vowed Sunday to confront the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) after it gave him a "Thumbs Down" award at the group's Saturday night gala in Atlanta because of what it characterized as his repeated disparagement of prominent Black women.

Smith framed the award as the beginning of a broader dispute with the organization.

"This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The @NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming.