Stephen A. Smith

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

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

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