I believed that President Obama was a good choice a couple of years ago because I felt that, as a black man, if he could win, it would open up progressive possibilities in this country for a lot of people.… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share Image
I think the issue of women's choice is essential for a woman being able to have their lives - if they cannot control their… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
Leonard Pitts, Jr. is the most insightful and inspiring columnist of his generation. — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
I believe there is nothing we endure in life that you can't recover from. Failure is not fatal. Everyone has the capacity to fail… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
The storm came. Lives were washed away. Ancient pains resurfaced. Now it is time for a sea of change. — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
[John Carlos] has spent much of his life since that time as a dedicated human rights advocate and public speaker, and he is out… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
I love the fight. I don't - it's not a negative, it's a positive, and I love the challenge. There's that little part of… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
This administration and these folk who run Washington are no more interested in our welfare and our well being than the man on the… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
I'm talking about France and Germany and Italy and Spain - new friend Germany - and I love that story, how they lead the… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
Sometimes even your friends don't understand your calling, your purpose, your vocation. But you have to stand in your truth anyway, and they will… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
Fear, fear, breeds hopelessness. When you're afraid, you don't know what to believe in, you don't know what to hold on to. You're struggling… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
Capitalism is like a child: if you want the child to grow up free and productive, somebody's got to look over the shoulder of… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
The data is going to indicate sadly that when the Obama administration is over, black people will have lost ground in every single leading… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
John Carlos provided the world with one of the most iconic images of the 1960s with his Black Power salute after a medal-winning performance… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share
