ESPN will not air the national anthem before “Monday Night Football” games this season. ESPN president Jimmy Pitaro stated, “we generally have not broadcasted the anthem and I don’t think that will change this year.”
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.
Legendary sports commentator Stephen A. Smith speaks on diversity and his controversial comments regarding the Black Lives Matter movement.
Hosted by Brandon I. Brooks, managing editor Los Angeles Sentinel and L.A. Watts Times
Renowned sportscaster Stephen A. Smith goes in depth on his struggles with reading as a child and his method of overcoming his academic obstacles.
Host: Brandon I. Brooks