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Stephen A. Smith speaks on Blacks behind the scenes, advice to next generation and legacy (Part 4)
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Stephen A. Smith speaks on Blacks behind the scenes, advice to next generation and legacy (Part 4)

Sentinel Staff ReportApril 12, 2017

Legendary sports commentator Stephen A. Smith speaks on Blacks working behind the scenes at ESPN, give advice to next generation and speaks on Legacy.

ESPN’s “First Take” is one of the most popular sports shows on television. The show has undergone a major overhaul on all fronts in the last few months, from talent to programming content. At the helm of these efforts are two African-American men – David Roberts, Vice President of Audio Network Content and Antoine Lewis, Coordinating Producer.

ESPN Personality Gives Back to Alma Mater, Winston-Salem State
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ESPN Personality Gives Back to Alma Mater, Winston-Salem State

Amanda Scurlock, Sports WriterJanuary 27, 2016

Stephen A. Smith, co-host of ESPN show “First Take” has committed to donate $50,000 every year for five years to his Alma Mater, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), according to the Winston-Salem Journal. Smith made this commitment during the WSSU fundraiser breakfast, 400 people attended the event and the university raised $33,000 from the breakfast. Winston-Salem is a historically black college (HBCU) that was founded in 1892. Smith attended on a basketball scholarship, though injuries hindered his playing time, and graduated from the university in 1991. His service to the university made Smith a member of the Big House Gaines Hall

“First Take” anchor moves to “SportsCenter”
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“First Take” anchor moves to “SportsCenter”

Amanda ScurlockJune 24, 2015

Cari Champion, host of the ESPN show “First Take” will become an anchor for “Sports Center” in July, according to The Wrap. She has the ESPN show with Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless for two years, according to the Washington Post. Her last day was Friday, June 19, according to Examiner.com Champion will be hosting in the mornings and participating in a series of “interactions” about sports and entertainment. Members of ABC’s Good Morning America will accompany her in this segment, according to The Wrap. In “First Take,” she acted as the mediator for the debate-oriented show; it has