Tavis Smiley
From his celebrated conversations with world figures . . . to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders . . . broadcaster, author, advocate, and philanthropist Tavis Smiley continues to be an outstanding voice for change. Smiley is currently the host of the late-night television talk show Tavis Smiley on PBS, and The Tavis Smiley Show distributed by Public Radio International (PRI).
Smiley has authored or edited 14 books including his memoir, What I Know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America, which became a New York Times bestseller. The book he edited, Covenant with Black America, became the first nonfiction book by a Black-owned publisher to reach #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. His latest book, Accountable: Making America As Good As Its Promise, examines hard-hitting truths about the issues our country faces; and addresses how our political leaders, corporations, and finally, American citizens themselves, can enforce accountability and effect change.
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latest Articles
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by Tavis Smiley and Cornel West
Why social justice is up to us.
Only we can decide our country’s future.
Personal Growth | April 17, 2012
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by Cornel West and Tavis Smiley
Heeding the homeless, jobless, hopeless.
The economic facts can’t be ignored.
Inspiration | April 16, 2012
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by Tavis Smiley
Lifeline needed for America’s youth.
No child of any color left behind.
Inspiration | October 24, 2011
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by Tavis Smiley
Powerful stories from the ‘hood.’
Author uses words to empower and heal.
Inspiration | October 15, 2011
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