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Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley 0000000110310916 Tavis Smiley, a prominent African-American voice, is a renowned host and political commentator. Known for his work on BET Tonight and The Tom Joyner Morning Show, he is ...

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Too Important To Fail: Saving America’s Boys (Tavis Smiley Reports)

by Tavis Smiley

Too Important To Fail: Saving America’s Boys (Tavis Smiley Reports) Tavis Smiley 9781401939113 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House Too Important to Fail: Saving America’s Boys is the companion...

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Tavis Smiley with Stephanie Robinson

Tavis Smiley with Stephanie Robinson MULTIPLE Tavis Smiley and Stephanie Robinson are renowned authors, known for their insightful writing and contribution to social commentary. Their works often exp...

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Tavis Smiley and Cornel West

Tavis Smiley and Cornel West MULTIPLE Tavis Smiley and Cornel West are two of the most prominent African American public intellectuals and media figures of the early 21st century. Through their co...

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Tavis Smiley - The “Been in the Storm Too Long” Interview

by Kam Williams

Tavis Smiley - The “Been in the Storm Too Long” Interview Kam Williams Interview From his celebrated conversations with world figures, to his work to inspire the next generation of leaders, a...

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Tavis Smiley with David Ritz

Tavis Smiley with David Ritz MULTIPLE Tavis Smiley with David Ritz

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Doing What’s Right: How to Fight for What You Believe—And Make a Difference

by Tavis Smiley

Doing What’s Right: How to Fight for What You Believe—And Make a Difference Tavis Smiley 9780385499316 Nonfiction Anchor Penguin Random House In Doing What’s Right, Tavis Smiley shows how each one of ...

Interview

Tavis Smiley - The "FAIL UP" Interview

by Kam Williams

Tavis Smiley - The "FAIL UP" Interview Kam Williams Interview Tavis Reflects on Life Lessons From his celebrated conversations with world figures to his work to inspire the next generation ...

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Keeping the Faith: Stories of Love, Courage, Healing, and Hope from Black America

by Tavis Smiley

Keeping the Faith: Stories of Love, Courage, Healing, and Hope from Black America Tavis Smiley 9780385721691 Nonfiction Anchor Penguin Random House In Keeping the Faith, nationally acclaimed author an...

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Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure

by Tavis Smiley

Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure Tavis Smiley 9781401933913 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House This timeless quote by Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett has served as an inspir...

Interview

Tavis Smiley The “Death of a King” Interview

by Kam Williams

Tavis Smiley The “Death of a King” Interview Kam Williams Interview Tavis on Repositioning Dr. King as a Revolutionary Photo credit WideVision Photography Tavis Smiley is the host and mana...

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Tavis Smiley: The State of the Black Union Interview

by Kam Williams

Tavis Smiley: The State of the Black Union Interview Kam Williams Interview Born in Gulfport, Mississippi on September 13, 1964, Tavis Smiley was raised by his mother an...

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50 for Your Future: Lessons from Down the Road

by Tavis Smiley

50 for Your Future: Lessons from Down the Road Tavis Smiley 9781401948399 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House Stepping into your authentic life can be difficult. There are pitfalls of ego, of ...

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The Covenant with Black America - Ten Years Later

by Tavis Smiley

The Covenant with Black America - Ten Years Later Tavis Smiley 9781401951498 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House In 2006, Tavis Smiley teamed up with other leaders in the Black community to cr...

Articles

Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks!

by Troy Johnson

Tavis Smiley is no good for Black folks! Troy Johnson Article Actually, I believe the exact opposite, strongly. I used the provocative title to draw attention to this blog post.  My hope is that y...

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Death Of A King: The Real Story Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Year

by Tavis Smiley

Death Of A King: The Real Story Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Final Year Tavis Smiley 9780316332767 Nonfiction Grand Central Publishing Hachette Book Group A revealing and dramatic chronicle of the ...

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Covenant with Black America - Twenty Years Later

by Tavis Smiley

Covenant with Black America - Twenty Years Later Tavis Smiley 9781401994235 Nonfiction Hay House Penguin Random House Twenty years after sparking a national dialogue, The Covenant with Black America r...

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Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson’s Last Days

by Tavis Smiley

Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson’s Last Days Tavis Smiley 9780316259095 Fiction Little, Brown and Company Hachette Book Group A powerful chronicle of the sixteen weeks ...

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The Covenant In Action

by Tavis Smiley

The Covenant In Action Tavis Smiley 9781401918521 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House The Covenant in Action was developed to continue the inspirational spirit of the Covenant With Black Amer...

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The Covenant with Black America

by Tavis Smiley

The Covenant with Black America Tavis Smiley 9780883782774 Nonfiction Third World Press Third World Press Read more about the The State of the Black Union 2006 and The Covenant with Black America ...

Book Review

Tavis Smiley Books

by Lynne d. Johnson

Tavis Smiley Books Lynne d. Johnson Book Review Tavis Smiley, syndicated radio and BET talk-show host, is committed to making the world a better place. This is his mission. His first book, Doing What...

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My Journey with Maya

by Tavis Smiley with David Ritz

My Journey with Maya Tavis Smiley with David Ritz 9780316341776 Nonfiction Little, Brown Paperbacks Hachette Book Group A remarkable story of friendship, love, and courage. When Maya Angelou and Ta...

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The Rich And The Rest Of Us: A Poverty Manifesto

by Tavis Smiley and Cornel West

The Rich And The Rest Of Us: A Poverty Manifesto Tavis Smiley and Cornel West 9781401940638 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House Record unemployment and rampant corporate avarice, empty houses ...

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Tavis Smiley discusses the Importance of Journaling

Category: Author Interviews

Tavis Smiley discusses the Importance of Journaling Author Interviews More about "America I Am" Book: https://aalbc.it/aiamjournal Tavis Smiley describes why he keeps and journal. Tavis also talks a...

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Tavis Smiley Annouces Expansion of SmileyBooks

Category: Book Spotlights

Tavis Smiley Annouces Expansion of SmileyBooks Book Spotlights For more information visit https://aalbc.com/authors/tavis_smiley.htm Tavis Smiley annouced the expansion of SmileyBooks during a recepti...

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A Video Slide Show of Tavis Smiley's SmileyBooks Reception in NYC 2007

Category: Book Spotlights

A Video Slide Show of Tavis Smiley's SmileyBooks Reception in NYC 2007 Book Spotlights A slide show video of photographs taken during reception hosted by Tavis Smiley in NYC. Here is a video of Tavis'...

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Accountable: Making America As Good As Its Promise

by Tavis Smiley with Stephanie Robinson

Accountable: Making America As Good As Its Promise Tavis Smiley with Stephanie Robinson 9781439100028 Nonfiction Atria Books Simon & Schuster, Inc. Accountable provides real-life examples of how cruci...

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Karen Grigsby Bates

Karen Grigsby Bates NONE Karen Grigsby Bates is an LA-based NPR News correspondent, known for her work on All Things Considered and The Tavis Smiley Show. She has significantly expanded the show's co...

Book Review

Accountable: Making America as Good as Its Promise

by Kam Williams

Accountable: Making America as Good as Its Promise Kam Williams Book Review Last year, Tavis Smiley took a lot of heat over his reluctance to rubber-stamp Barack Obama’s candidacy simply ...

Book Review

The Covenant with Black America

by Kam Williams

The Covenant with Black America Kam Williams Book Review Book Review by Kam Williams "Why a Covenant with Black America? In short, because’ without organization, black folk will ...

Articles

African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate

by Jamie Walker

African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate Jamie Walker Article African Americans Figure Prominently in Presidential Debate by Jamie Walker Washington, DC&...

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Cheryl Woodruff Named President and Associate Publisher of SmileyBooks

by Troy Johnson

Cheryl Woodruff Named President and Associate Publisher of SmileyBooks Troy Johnson Article OK y'all this is big. Cheryl Woodruff, founder and former associate publisher of One World, Random House’s ...

Publisher Imprint

SmileyBooks

Publisher: Penguin Random House

SmileyBooks Penguin Random House Bertelsmann Tavis Smiley, founder and publisher of SmileyBooks, hosted a reception October 2, 2007, in New York City to introduce his new company presiden...

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America I Am Legends: Rare Moments And Inspiring Words

by Smiley Books

America I Am Legends: Rare Moments And Inspiring Words Smiley Books 9781401924058 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House “Would America have been America without her Negro people?” — W. E. B. Du ...

Articles

State of the Black Union 2009

by Kam Williams

State of the Black Union 2009 Kam Williams Article Tavis Assembles Black Luminaries in L.A. for 10th Annual Gathering State of the Black Union by Kam Williams The 10th Annual Sta...

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Dr. West’s Prognosis for the Country's Prospects

by Kam Williams

Dr. West’s Prognosis for the Country's Prospects Kam Williams Interview Dr. Cornel West is a prominent and provocative public intellectual dedicated to democracy. Currently the Class of 19...

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Cornel West

Cornel West 0000000123215424 Join us in a conversations with Cornel West, at Harvard Bookstore on March 8, 2021 Born on June 2, 1953, Dr. Cornel West is a highly esteemed intellectual and professor at...

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American Prophets: Seven Religious Radicals and Their Struggle for Social and Political Justice

by Albert J. Raboteau

American Prophets: Seven Religious Radicals and Their Struggle for Social and Political Justice Albert J. Raboteau 9780691181127 Nonfiction Princeton University Press Princeton University Press A powe...

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The Evening News - Essays And Commentaries From NPR And Other Clouds

by S. Pearl Sharp

The Evening News - Essays And Commentaries From NPR And Other Clouds S. Pearl Sharp 9780936068244 Nonfiction Poets Pay Rent, Too Poets Pay Rent, Too A selection of forty of S. Pearl Sharp’s wide-rangi...

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Faith In The Fire: Wisdom For Life

by Gardner C. Taylor

Faith In The Fire: Wisdom For Life Gardner C. Taylor 9781401929626 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House “Waiting on God is difficult. We have not been promised a smooth voyage, but God does pro...

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America I Am Pass It Down Cookbook: Over 130 Soul-Filled Recipes

by Jeff Henderson

America I Am Pass It Down Cookbook: Over 130 Soul-Filled Recipes Jeff Henderson 9781401931353 Nonfiction SmileyBooks Penguin Random House                 The smells in the kitchen, the unforgettable f...

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Colorblind: The Rise Of Post-Racial Politics And The Retreat From Racial Equity (City Lights Open Media)

by Tim Wise

Colorblind: The Rise Of Post-Racial Politics And The Retreat From Racial Equity (City Lights Open Media) Tim Wise 9780872865082 Nonfiction City Lights Publishers City Lights Publishers "It’s a great b...

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What Would Martin Say?

by Clarence B. Jones and Joel Engel

What Would Martin Say? Clarence B. Jones and Joel Engel 9780061672675 Nonfiction Harper Perennial HarperCollins “What Would Martin Say? about the pressing issues of our time is a bold question to ask....

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The Money Coach’s Guide to Your First Million: 7 Smart Habits to Building the Wealth of Your Dreams

by Lynnette Khalfani-Cox

The Money Coach’s Guide to Your First Million: 7 Smart Habits to Building the Wealth of Your Dreams Lynnette Khalfani-Cox 9780071470810 Nonfiction Advantage World Press Advantage World Press As seen o...

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Black Men: In Their Own Words

by Patricia M. Hinds and Susan L. Taylor

Black Men: In Their Own Words Patricia M. Hinds and Susan L. Taylor 9780609603666 Nonfiction Crown Penguin Random House From ESSENCE Books comes an exquisitely designed collection of essays from some ...

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Gil Robertson

Gil Robertson NONE Gil L. Robertson IV is a renowned authority on African-American pop culture. A journalist, author, lecturer, and media consultant, he provides platforms for social change through h...

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Bakari Kitwana

Bakari Kitwana 0000000114584527 Bakari Kitwana is a renowned journalist, activist, and political analyst, known for his commentary on politics and youth culture. He has been a consultant on hip-hop, ...

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Brooke Stephens

Brooke Stephens NONE Brooke Stephens is a seasoned Wall Street veteran and certified financial planner, with a rich career that includes roles at Chase and Citicorp. She holds degrees from Harvard, F...

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Kenji Jasper

Kenji Jasper 0000000002779450 “My name is Kenji Nathaniel Jasper and I am author. But I know that in this day and age ‘authors’ come a dime a dozen. It is no longer an event when one of ou...

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Salome Thomas-El

Salome Thomas-El NONE Salome Thomas-EL, born in Philadelphia, has been a transformative teacher and chess coach since 1987, leading his students to become Eight-Time National Chess Champions. He hold...

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Tim Wise

Tim Wise 0000000114464875 Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist activist, writer, and educator, has dedicated his career to addressing and dismantling racism in various institutions. In addition to lectu...

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Mary Frances Berry

Mary Frances Berry 0000000081621140 Mary Frances Berry, Professor of American Social Thought and History at the University of Pennsylvania, is a renowned author of nine books. With 33 honorary degree...

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Julia Hare

Julia Hare NONE Dr. Julia Hare (1939-2019) was a renowned motivational speaker and influential figure in black communities both in America and abroad. Known for her powerful speeches about black lead...

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Hasani Pettiford

Hasani Pettiford NONE Hasani Pettiford, renowned speaker, author, and TV personality, is known for his dynamic teachings on success, wealth creation, and interpersonal relationships. As the founder o...

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Alfred L. Brophy

Alfred L. Brophy 000000005569053X Alfred L. Brophy, a law professor at the University of North Carolina, is known for his work on reparations and his contributions to the Tulsa Race Riot Commission. ...

Film Review

Fear of a Black Republican

by Kam Williams

Fear of a Black Republican Kam Williams fearofablackrepublican.jpg Film Review   Fear of a Black Republican Unrated Running time: 111 Minutes Studio: Shamrock Stine Productions DV...

Book Review

Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure

by Kam Williams

Fail Up: 20 Lessons on Building Success from Failure Kam Williams Book Review "If they’re being honest, most people who have ever succeeded in any human endeavor will tell you they learn...

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The Rich and the Rest of Us

by Kam Williams

The Rich and the Rest of Us Kam Williams Book Review “This book serves as a counterpoint to [those] who luxuriate in denying the reality of America’s poor… Poverty of all colors ...

Book Review

Legends

by Kam Williams

Legends Kam Williams Book Review ’’Would America have been America without her Negro people?’ W.E.B. Du Bois wrote those words shortly after the turn of...

Interview

Wanda Sykes - The "Over the Hedge" Interview

by Kam Williams

Wanda Sykes - The "Over the Hedge" Interview Kam Williams Interview Wanda Sykes Still photographs of "Over the Hedge" The Over the Hedge Interview with Kam Williams Born on March 7, 1964 in ...

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Karla Renee Floyd, Elona Washington, Shennetta Smith, Joy Blakeney, Annette Smiley, Cheryl Peavy, Sharon Blake, Sahsha Campbell-Garbutt, Kim Bjanes, and Stephanie L. Ghoston

Karla Renee Floyd, Elona Washington, Shennetta Smith, Joy Blakeney, Annette Smiley, Cheryl Peavy, Sharon Blake, Sahsha Campbell-Garbutt, Kim Bjanes, and Stephanie L. Ghoston MULTIPLE "Karla Renee Flo...

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Smiley Books

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Annette Smiley

Annette Smiley NONE

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I Am Beautiful: The Evolution of Beauty

by Karla Renee Floyd, Elona Washington, Shennetta Smith, Joy Blakeney, Annette Smiley, Cheryl Peavy, Sharon Blake, Sahsha Campbell-Garbutt, Kim Bjanes, and Stephanie L. Ghoston

I Am Beautiful: The Evolution of Beauty Karla Renee Floyd, Elona Washington, Shennetta Smith, Joy Blakeney, Annette Smiley, Cheryl Peavy, Sharon Blake, Sahsha Campbell-Garbutt, Kim Bjanes, and Stephan...

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Jeff Johnson

Jeff Johnson NONE Jeff Johnson is a decorated journalist and communication specialist, now President of JIJ Communications. Co-founder and CEO of Elite Voices Speakers, he's a regular on TheRoot.com ...

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Cold Case Suspect

by Kayla Perrin

Cold Case Suspect Kayla Perrin 9781335582157 Fiction Harlequin Intrigue Harlequin Enterprises Limited A woman determined to clear her name. A lawman sworn to justice. After fleeing Sheridan Falls...

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Grace After Midnight: A Memoir

by Felicia Pearson

Grace After Midnight: A Memoir Felicia Pearson 9780446195188 Nonfiction Grand Central Publishing Hachette Book Group While Felicia is a brilliant actor in a truly chilling role, what’s most remarkable...

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Shawntae Harris and Jesseca Harris-Dupart

Shawntae Harris and Jesseca Harris-Dupart MULTIPLE Shawntae Harris, born in Chicago, Illinois, better known by her stage name “Da Brat,” is an American rap artist, profound writer, television and ra...

Film Review

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

by Kam Williams

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Kam Williams tinker_film.jpg Film Review It’s Spy vs. Spy in Adaptation of John le Carre Cold War Thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy [2011] Rated R for vi...

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