Even in the era of the first black president, racism is still the most intractable issue in USA. Regarding poverty, half of all Americans are either in or near poverty. Poverty is certainly worse for African-Americans now than it was… — Tavis Smiley Copy Share Image
I don't want the Obama era to be more about symbolism than substance when it comes to black people. I love him, but I love black people even more. — 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 Image
Leonard Pitts, Jr. is the most insightful and inspiring columnist of his generation. — Tavis Smiley Copy Share Image
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 Image
The storm came. Lives were washed away. Ancient pains resurfaced. Now it is time for a sea of change. — Tavis Smiley Copy Share Image
[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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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