Tavis Smiley est réputé pour sa capacité à mener des interviews approfondies et à prôner le changement social. Par son travail radiophonique et télévisuel, il explore des sujets brûlants, donnant une voix à des perspectives diverses. Ses contributions soulignent souvent l'importance de la pensée critique et de la citoyenneté active. Les discussions de Smiley visent à inspirer et à éduquer le public sur des questions sociétales complexes.
A collection of wisdom, this inspirational book features advice from notable figures like Annette Bening and Vanessa Williams, along with insights from Tavis Smiley's friends, including Cornel West. It covers a wide range of topics, including relationships, career development, financial guidance, and personal growth, blending serious, practical, and humorous perspectives. The book encourages readers to overcome obstacles and pursue their dreams while enhancing their character.
The memoir offers a poignant reflection on growing up black in an all-white Indiana community, highlighting the challenges of being an outsider due to race, religion, and poverty. The author shares personal experiences that shaped his resilience and determination to succeed, as well as his commitment to advocating for the underprivileged. Through this narrative, he explores themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of early life experiences on his journey.
Focusing on the importance of activism, Tavis Smiley encourages readers to overcome complacency and advocate for their beliefs. As a prominent media figure, he shares insights from his extensive experience as a talk show host and commentator, reaching millions through television and radio. His monthly newsletter further amplifies his message, fostering a sense of community among those passionate about social and political causes.
Focusing on the personal journeys of over one hundred African Americans, this collection features intimate testimonies that explore themes of life, love, and resilience. Contributors include notable figures like Iyanla Vanzant and Cornel West, who share their experiences of overcoming challenges and finding inspiration. The narratives highlight sources of hope and courage, offering valuable insights into loss, healing, and the pursuit of joy. This work serves as a testament to the strength and wisdom found within the African American community.
A powerful chronicle of the sixteen weeks leading up to King of Pop Michael Jackson's death Michael Jackson's final months were like the rest of his short and legendary life: filled with deep lows and soaring highs, a constant hunt for privacy, and the pressure and fame that made him socially fragile and almost--ultimately--unable to live. With the insight and compassion that he brought to his bestselling telling of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s final year, Tavis Smiley provides a glimpse into the superstar's life in this emotional, honest, yet celebratory book. Readers will witness Jackson's campaign to recharge his career--hiring and firing managers and advisors, turning to and away from family members, fighting depression and drug dependency--while his one goal remained: to mount the most spectacular series of shows the world had ever seen. BEFORE YOU JUDGE ME is a humanizing look at Jackson's last days.
The renewed edition of a pivotal manifesto highlights the ongoing struggle for equity faced by Black communities in America. It combines original essays with contemporary contributions, emphasizing the urgency of addressing systemic inequalities in health, housing, justice, and economic opportunity. The updated covenants reveal both progress and persistent disparities, including a new essay on rising homelessness. With an Afterword by Nikki Giovanni, this edition serves as a rallying call for collective liberation and social justice, urging a commitment to reshaping America for future generations.
A remarkable story of friendship, love, and courage When Maya Angelou and Tavis Smiley met in 1986, he was twenty-one and she was fifty-eight. For the next twenty-eight years, they shared an unlikely, special bond. Angelou was a teacher and a maternal figure to Smiley, and they talked often, of art, politics, history, race, religion, music, love, purpose, and--more than anything--courage. Courage to be open, to follow dreams, to believe in oneself. In My Journey with Maya, Smiley recalls a joyful friendship filled to the brim with sparkling conversation--in Angelou's gardens surrounded by her caged birds, before lectures, sharing meals, and on breaks from it all, they sought each other out for comfort, advice, and above all else, friendship. It began when he, a recent college graduate and a poor kid from a big family in the Midwest, was invited to join the revered writer on a sojourn to Africa. He would be handling her bags, but Maya didn't let that stop a friendship waiting to happen. Angelou was generous, challenging, and inspirational. Like a mother to him, she was selfless. Here Tavis Smiley shares his personal memories of Maya Angelou, of a decades-long friendship with one of history's most fascinating women, one who left as indelible an imprint on American culture as she did on him.
