Tuesday, October 17, 2006

An interview with Tavis Smiley

Tavis Smiley

Author and political commentator Tavis Smiley stopped by today to share a few words with our readers. Listen to an excerpt from our podcast interview about the importance of giving back. More from the interview

Read an excerpt from "What I Know for Sure: My Story of Growing Up in America"

6 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Thanks Annette so much for sharing that story. I have heard Tavis on the Tom Joyner show and actually watched him on BET and never knew his history, just always thought he was a brilliant speaker, keeping you on the edge of your seat. Now I must get his book.

Thanks Again

7:51 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Amen Tavis & thank you Annette. His story of trials, tribulations & achievement certainly deserves to be told. I admire his perserverance. Can't wait to read the book.

10:23 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I really enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for sharing it. Tavis Smiley is certainly someone to admire...as is his interviewer!

5:15 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great interview! His life story is definitely motivating. I'm in the middle of his book now.....

11:22 AM  
Blogger GBOYKIN said...

Great article. I have follwed Tavis for a while. He is an inspiration. I'm buying his book this weekend. Thank you Annette

9:16 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey, Annie J.

This is great stuff...just awesome. I love your column and your interview with Brother Tavis. This is certainly an inspiration.

1:19 PM  

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