Stephen A's Take: Stephen A focuses on two major topics involving the NAACP with Elon Musk and President Trump.
The Stephen A. Smith Show
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4.6 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 21 June 2025
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Summary
Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.
The Stephen A. Smith Show, focusing on two major topics involving the NAACP:
🗳️ 1. NAACP’s Decision Not to Invite President Trump
- Context: For the first time in its 116-year history, the NAACP has chosen not to invite a sitting U.S. president (Donald Trump) to its national convention.
- Reason: NAACP President Derrick Johnson cited Trump’s actions as being contrary to the organization's civil rights mission.
- Stephen A. Smith’s Take:
- He disagrees with the decision, arguing that dialogue is essential, even with those you oppose.
- He emphasizes the importance of hearing Trump out publicly, especially on issues like education funding and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion).
- He questions whether Trump is truly the most offensive president in the NAACP’s history and warns against ignoring political power.
🏭 2. NAACP Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s AI supercomputer in Memphis
- Issue: AI supercomputer facility in South Memphis allegedly operates gas turbines without proper permits, contributing to air pollution.
- Health Concern: Residents near the facility face a cancer risk four times the national average.
- Legal Action: The NAACP and the Southern Environmental Law Center plan to sue, citing violations of the Clean Air Act.
- Stephen A. Smith’s Take:
- He supports the lawsuit, stressing that economic development should not come at the cost of public health.
- He calls for accountability and transparency, especially when vulnerable communities are at risk.
🧠 Tone and Style
- Analytical and passionate: Stephen A. balances critique with respect, especially toward Derrick Johnson.
- Civic-minded: He advocates for engagement over exclusion and justice over profit.
- Direct and urgent: Particularly in the environmental segment, he emphasizes the moral imperative to act.
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| 1:03.0 | Now let's get to the NAACP in two headlines linked to the civil rights organization. The first involves President Donald Trump. |
| 1:13.2 | The organization announced they will not invite the president to their national convention |
| 1:18.1 | next month in Charlotte, North Carolina. This would mark the first time the NAACP has opted |
| 1:24.9 | to exclude a sitting president in its 116 year history. |
| 1:30.7 | NAACP President Derek Johnson announced the move during a press conference, |
| 1:35.2 | accusing Trump of working against its mission. |
| 1:38.9 | Here's a portion of what Johnson had to say. |
| 1:41.9 | Quote, this is nothing to do with political party. |
| 1:45.2 | Our mission is to advance civil rights. |
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