Steve Harvey has quietly ended the widely popular Neighborhood Awards, formerly known as the Hoodie Awards, after more than 16 years. The move comes after weeks of criticism shrouded the talk show host after he mocked Asian men and met with Celebrity-elect Donald Trump.
The Neighborhood Awards recognized local businesses, community leaders, teachers, churches and local entrepreneurs in an Oscars-like ceremony, and was broadcast in 90-plus markets.
Somebody close to Harvey’s inner business workings is spilling the tea to UK press outlet DailyMail.com about Harvey’s current challenges, including the Trump backlash, the backlash from the Asian community over a “racist” TV segment, canceling the Neighborhood Awards, and Harvey going to court to prevent a videographer from releasing tapes of him from years ago allegedly discriminating against white people.
The Hoodie Awards became a branded event for The Steve Harvey Morning Show, and despite listener interest and its overall success, Harvey is reportedly putting an end to the event due to former manager Rushion McDonald, who owns the show and concept. After Harvey parted with his manager more than a year ago, he decided to stop supporting the event.
“This event was launched to make Steve appear more personable to his radio listeners. It helped shape his “guy-next-door image,” a source close to Harvey told DailyMail.com.
Harvey said that he met with Trump in an effort to “get some things started” and make “a plan for the inner cities.”
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SOURCE: Eurweb – Ny Magee
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