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Friday Signpost: Hightower & Tavis Smiley on the Fight for Fundamental Fairness
Last week, Hightower had the absolute pleasure of appearing on Tavis Smiley’s live radio talk show—a lot of great laughs, and a lot of good ground covered! From the Texas races, to America at 250, to the idea that fundamental fairness is a sense all humans share, Tavis and Hightower went deep.
Sad Pictures Of The Day. (Viewers Discretion)
Sad Pictures Of The Day. (Viewers Discretion) by Odewaleadesoye(op): 9:43pm On May 27 Today is Children’s Day but many Nigerian children are not celebrating. They are living in fear instead of joy. Insecurity is getting worse. Kidnapping is now common. People cannot even travel short distances without fear. Every journey feels like a risk. Every phone call at night brings fear. Families are not at peace. Parents are worried every time their children leave home. Students are afraid. Workers are afraid.
Kyari’s NNPC Tenure Sparks Legal Debate
With Mele Kyari set to turn 60 on January 8, 2025, questions are being asked as to whether the current CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) will step down as mandated by public service rules or leverage a loophole in the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) to retain his position at the helm of Africa’s largest oil company. Appointed by the then President Muhammadu Buhari in July 2019, Kyari’s position was secured with a five-year mandate.
Blogger’s Biased Screed Against Ridley-Thomas Lacks Credibility
Tavis Smiley As we approach the three-year anniversary of Dr. Mark Ridley-Thomas’s indictment on charges of bribery, conspiracy, and fraud, media actors continue to abdicate their responsibility to truthfully and accurately cover developments in the case. Consequently, prosecutors have been able to propagate exaggerated claims of corruption and disinformation unhindered by the critical and skeptical examination of information and facts we used to associate with the Fourth Estate.
Reno Omokri Taunts Peter Obi Over Mr Ibu’s Ailing Health
Reno Omokri Taunts Peter Obi Over Mr Ibu’s Ailing Health by ExAngel007(f): 3:29pm On Oct 19 Again Reno Omokri has taken to social media to taunt Peter Obi over Mr Ibu’s ailing health. Recall that Mr Ibu came out on Wednesday, October 18 to seek public assistance to attend to his failing health. Shortly after he made a public outcry, Reno said Mr Ibu endorsed Peter Obi’s candidacy during the 2023 elections and so Obi should support the ailing actor.
Ridley-Thomas overcharged and overly punished
Sentencing scheduled for Aug. 21 By Tavis Smiley | Guest op-ed As Black folk, we know how to fade tragedy and not fall into despair. And yet, sometimes the points of pain are felt so acutely; especially when we know full well that we’re being targeted unfairly by our so-called justice system that at times appears to be anything but just. After more than 30 years of public service, Mark Ridley-Thomas is set to be sentenced on Monday, Aug.
Jasmine Nichole Cobb on "Tavis Smiley
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Eric K. Washington on "Tavis Smiley"
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Eric K. Washington on "Tavis Smiley"
20 minutes | Jul 29, 2022 Eric K. Washington on "Tavis Smiley" Eric K. Washington - New York City-based independent historian and author of “Boss of the Grips: The Life of James H. Williams and the Red Caps of Grand Central Terminal,” a biography of a once influential Harlem Renaissance-era labor figure. After years of work, his efforts are gaining support from others calling to preserve a historic building that survived a deadly riot. He joins Tavis for a conversation about his work.
Ohanaeze: Why Tinubu, Osinbajo Should Drop Their Presidential Ambitions
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, on Friday, said it won’t support the presidential ambition of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and All Progressives Congress National Leader, Bola Tinubu. Ohanaeze National Publicity Secretary, Chief Alex Ogbonnia, who stated this in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, emphasised that it was the turn of the South-East to produce Nigeria’s next President and not the South-West.
Isaiah Washington on Tavis Smiley October 21 2021 by Tavis Smiley
Isaiah Washington tells us what really happened behind the scenes of "Grey's Anatomy", in this exclusive conversation with Tavis Smiley.
Rep James Clyburn on Tavis Smiley October 5 2021 by Tavis Smiley
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, the highest ranking Black member of Congress, celebrates his John Robert Lewis Lifetime Legacy Award from the March On Washington Film Festival and updates us on the investigation into the January 6th attack on the Capitol.
Robert Kool Bell on Tavis Smiley September 22 2021 by Tavis Smiley
Robert "Kool" Bell on the legacy of Kool And The Gang. Check out their new album Perfect Union.
David Masciotra on why Jesse Jackson matters by Tavis Smiley
David Masciotra, author of I Am Somebody: Why Jesse Jackson Matters, explains how the civil rights icon changed the political game and paved the way for the election of Barack Obama.
Ella Joyce and Rocky Carroll celebrate 30 years by Tavis Smiley
We're celebrating the 30th anniversary of "Roc", the unapologetically Black comedy-drama which premiered on the nascent Fox network August 25, 1991, with co-stars Ella Joyce and Rocky Carroll, plus a special guest.
Kwin Mosby on Tavis Smiley July 27 2021
By Kwin Mosby on Tavis Smiley July 27 2021 by Tavis Smiley Kwin Mosby on Tavis Smiley July 27 2021 Travel and leisure writer Kwin Mosby shares his favorite Black-owned and Black heritage destinations in the U.S. and abroad that would appeal to travelers hoping to escape their cocoon.
Cecily Myart-Cruz on Tavis Smiley July 13 2021
By Cecily Myart-Cruz on Tavis Smiley July 13 2021 by Tavis Smiley Cecily Myart-Cruz on Tavis Smiley July 13 2021 Cecily Myart-Cruz, the first woman of color to become president of United Teachers Los Angeles, the city's largest educators' union, tells us why schools will be ready to open next month and the best ways to recruit more BIPOC teachers.
Fabio Rojas on Tavis Smiley July 9 2021
By Fabio Rojas on Tavis Smiley July 9 2021 by Tavis Smiley Fabio Rojas on Tavis Smiley July 9 2021 Fabio Rojas, Indiana University professor and editor of the vanguard sociology magazine Contexts: Understanding People in their Social Worlds, looks back on whether the past two decades of war in Afghanistan, Iraq, and several other regions around the globe was worth it - and lays out how the rise of Barack Obama decimated the anti-war movement.
Tavis Smiley - Wikiwand
Tavis Smiley (; born September 13, 1964) is an American talk show host and author.[1][2] Smiley was born in Gulfport, Mississippi, and grew up in Bunker Hill, Indiana. After attending Indiana University, he worked during the late 1980s as an aide to Tom Bradley, the mayor of Los Angeles. Quick facts Born, Education ...
Tavis Talks: Helen Hunt
h:516813s:5043963archived Tavis talks with Oscar winner Helen Hunt about her new movie, "Ride," in which she stars and directs. Comments
Tavis Talks: M Night Shyamalan
Tavis Talks: M Night Shyamalan h:516813s:5640523archived Tavis Talks: M Night Shyamalan. Tavis Smiley talks with the famed film director and screenwriter about his new book, "I Got Schooled." It's his first non fiction work, which outlines his ideas on improving the education system in the U.S. Comments
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Everything must be perfect. At least that’s the way it seems. You have no margin for error in this economy, no second chances, no room for mistakes. If you want to keep your job, you get it right or you don’t get it at all. No pressure, huh? Being the fallible human that you are, though, mistakes and failures are inevitable at some point or other – so why not use them? Start by reading “Fail Up” by Tavis Smiley and find out how going wrong can be so right.
Tavis Smiley Says PBS Made a 'Huge Mistake' by Suspending His Show Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Tavis Smiley said in a new interview that PBS made a “huge mistake” by suspending his show amid allegations of sexual misconduct. PBS announced last week it was suspending distribution of Smiley’s self-titled nightly show after an investigation found that Smiley had multiple sexual relationships with subordinates and created a verbally abusive and threatening environment. PBS doesn’t employ Smiley, who owns the company that funds and produces the show.
Tavis Smiley Says PBS Made a 'Huge Mistake' by Suspending His Show Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Tavis Smiley said in a new interview that PBS made a “huge mistake” by suspending his show amid allegations of sexual misconduct. PBS announced last week it was suspending distribution of Smiley’s self-titled nightly show after an investigation found that Smiley had multiple sexual relationships with subordinates and created a verbally abusive and threatening environment. PBS doesn’t employ Smiley, who owns the company that funds and produces the show.
Tavis Smiley, Suspended By PBS, Vows to Fight Back
NEW YORK (AP) – PBS has suspended radio and TV host Tavis Smiley after finding what it called "troubling allegations" of sexual misconduct, making him the second high-profile star to be ousted from a network known for its high-brow, genteel programming.
Tavis Smiley, suspended by PBS, vows to fight back - Daily Leader Extra : Entertainment
Smiley shot back on Facebook, saying PBS "overreacted" and calling it "a rush to judgment." He said he has never harassed anyone and claimed one relationship the network uncovered was consensual. "If having a consensual relationship with a colleague years ago is the stuff that leads to this kind of public humiliation and personal destruction, heaven help us," he said. "This has gone too far.
Tavis Smiley, Suspended By PBS, Vows To Fight Back
PBS has suspended radio and TV host Tavis Smiley after finding what it called “troubling allegations” of sexual misconduct, making him the second high-profile star to be ousted from a network known for its high-brow, genteel programming. The Public Broadcasting Service said Wednesday an independent investigation by a law firm uncovered “multiple, credible allegations of conduct that is inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS.” His show’s page at PBS was scrubbed on Thursday.
Tavis Smiley, suspended by PBS, vows to fight back
NEW YORK (AP) — PBS has suspended radio and TV host Tavis Smiley after finding what it called "troubling allegations" of sexual misconduct, making him the second high-profile star to be ousted from a network known for its high-brow, genteel programming. The Public Broadcasting Service said Wednesday an independent investigation uncovered "multiple, credible allegations of conduct that is inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS." His show's page at PBS was scrubbed on Thursday.
Scholar and Author Chuck Collins | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: Some might say that Chuck Collins was born lucky in the stratosphere of economic class, but when he was in his 20s, he gave it all away. Donating his inheritance to charity, he made his own way and has turned his life story into his mission.
Actor Bill Pullman | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: Some might say that Chuck Collins was born lucky in the stratosphere of economic class, but when he was in his 20s, he gave it all away. Donating his inheritance to charity, he made his own way and has turned his life story into his mission.
Fmr. Financial Crisis Inquiry Committee Chairman Phil Angelides | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: So pleased to welcome Phil Angelides back to this program. The former Treasure of the State of California chaired the National Finance Crisis Inquiry Commission and recommended prosecutions for a number of executives who they felt were complicit in what Naomi Klein once called Wall Street’s shock doctrine.
Heralded Actress Allison Janney | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Pleased to welcome seven time — that’s right — seven time Emmy winner, Allison Janney — you go, girl — back to this program. She is, of course, known for her television work in such series as “The West Wing”, “Masters of Sex” and “Mom”, currently in it’s fifth season on CBS and about to celebrate your… Tavis: 100th episode coming up pretty soon.
Farewell Tom Petty (1950-2017) | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Tonight, we remember legendary rocker, Tom Petty. Just days ago, he and his band, The Heartbreakers, closed out their 40th anniversary tour here in Los Angeles to three incredible sold-out shows. Best known for his roots-infused rock music, Petty was a widely lauded songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist. He leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten. We’re glad you’ve joined us. A reprise of our conversation with Tom Petty coming up right now.
Singer and Actor Leslie Odom, Jr. | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Tonight a conversation with Tony and Grammy winner, Leslie Odom, Jr. best known, of course, for originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical, “Hamilton”. He’s just released a deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed “Simply Christmas” album. We’re glad you’ve joined us. A conversation with actor and singer, Leslie Odom, Jr. in just a moment. Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you.
Civil Rights Activist Myrlie Evers-Williams | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: I am pleased and honored always anytime to welcome to this program Myrlie Evers-Williams. The long-time activist and wife of slain civil rights leader, Medgar Evers, has donated all of her late husband’s papers to the new Mississippi Civil Rights Museum opening in Jackson, Mississippi on December 9. A delight always to see you. Myrlie Evers-Williams: Tavis, it’s always my pleasure.
Legendary Journalist and Author Dan Rather | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: I am pleased and honored to welcome Dan Rather back to this program. The venerable journalist and former longtime anchor of the CBS Evening News is concerned about the future of this country. He’s written a series of essays which I think will inspire you. The book is called “What Unites Us: Reflections on Patriotism”, and I am honored to have again back on this program, my friend, Dan Rather.
Author and Television Host Lawrence O'Donnell | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
2017 may go down in the history books as one of America’s most challenging years ever and, for many, it rivals the nightmarish events of 1968. Tonight, MSNBC host, Lawrence O’Donnell joins us to reflect on that troubling year of political assassinations, convention violence, and the election of Richard M. Nixon. It’s all laid out in his new text, “Playing With Fire”. We’re glad you’ve joined us. Lawrence O’Donnell in just a moment.
Raven Symone: The Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue Interview
Born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 10, 1985, Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman got an early start in showbiz when she was signed by the Ford Modeling Agency while she was still in diapers.
The One Single Thing Donald Trump and Martin Luther King, Jr. Have In Common
If I told you that in the last year of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, his approval ratings were in the range of President Donald Trump’s anemic disapproval numbers, would you believe me? I know it’s hard to fathom, but it’s true. A Harris Poll taken during King’s final year revealed that nearly three-quarters of the American people thought he was persona non grata, and almost 60% of his own people, black Americans, thought he was irrelevant.
Computer Scientist and Author Jaron Lanier, Part 2 | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Tonight, Part 2 of my conversation with virtual reality pioneer, Jaron Lanier, on his new memoir, “Dawn of the New Everything”, and his fears about the ways technology affects our minds and influences our world. We’re glad you’ve joined us. More with Jaron Lanier in just a moment. Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: So pleased to have Jaron Lanier back on this program for night two of our conversation about his new book.
The One Single Thing Donald Trump and Martin Luther King, Jr. Have In Common
President Donald Trump is far from becoming a leader like MLK. But their different paths teach Americans about the meaning of prophets If I told you that in the last year of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life, his approval ratings were in the range of President Donald Trump’s anemic disapproval numbers, would you believe me? I know it’s hard to fathom, but it’s true.
Virtual Reality Pioneer Jaron Lanier, Part 1 | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: So pleased to welcome Jaron Lanier to this program. More than 30 years ago, he founded the first virtual reality company, VPL Research, and is widely credited with popularizing the term. His new memoir, “Dawn of the New Everything: Encounters With Reality and Virtual Reality”, gives us a glimpse into his unusual childhood and how it led in part to his lifelong relationship with technology.
Fmr. U.S. Secretary of Labor and Professor Robert Reich | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
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Singer Jazzmeia Horn | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. So pleased to welcome Jazzmeia Horn to this program. With a name like that, your life is pretty much destined to be filled with music. She is one of the most talked about jazz vocalists to emerge in recent years. Her debut album is titled “A Social Call”. Jazzmeia, an honor to have you on this program. Jazzmeia Horn: Thank you for having me.
Journalist Maria Shriver | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: So pleased to welcome Maria Shriver to this program. For more than a decade now, she’s been on a mission to wipe out Alzheimer’s Disease which affects people from all walks of life, but disproportionately impacts women. Maria, an honor to have you on the program. Maria Shriver: Thank you. Happy to be here. Tavis: Tell me about the genesis of your work on this issue.
Democratic Nominee for the U.S. Senate in Alabama Doug Jones | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Tavis: So pleased to welcome Doug Jones back to this program. The former federal prosecutor is the Democratic nominee for the Senate seat in Alabama, as if you didn’t know [laugh]. He joins us tonight from Birmingham. Doug Jones, as always, sir, good to have you on this program. Doug Jones: Always great to be with you, Tavis. Thanks for having me.
Director Jon Alpert | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
It’s been nearly a year since the death of long-time Cuban leader, Fidel Castro. Tonight a conversation with producer and filmmaker, Jon Alpert, who had unprecedent access to Castro and to the country. His new documentary, “Cuba and the Cameraman”, which has been decades in the making, premiers on Netflix later this month. We are glad you’ve joined us. A conversation with filmmaker, Jon Alpert, coming up in just a moment. Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you.
Artist Shepard Fairey | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Thank you. Pleased to welcome artist and provocateur, Shepard Fairey, to this program best known for his “Hope” series featuring Barack Obama before the 2008 election. Next month, he is the subject of a new documentary on Hulu called “Obey Giant” and he will open his largest ever solo show here in the City of Angels. It’s called “Damaged”. Shepard, good to have you on this program. Shepard Fairey: Good to be here.
Jazz Vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
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Actor Richard Jenkins | Interviews | Tavis Smiley | PBS
Announcer: And by contributions to your PBS station from viewers like you. Tavis: Richard Jenkins is a talented actor whose many notable films include “Silverado”, “Sea of Love”, “The Visitor” and, most recently, “LBJ”, currently in theaters, I should add. His latest project, though, is called “The Shape of Water”. It’s already being viewed as a major Oscar contender across the board in fact. Before our conversation, here now a scene from “The Shape of Water”.
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