Tavis Smiley . Empowerment | PBS
Greensboro Four TributeThu, 04 Feb 2010 08:30:08 PST - Tavis pays tribute to the Greensboro Four--college students who, 50 years ago, initiated a sit-in of the F.W. Woolworth\'s lunch counter in downtown Greensboro, NC.
Harry BelafonteMon, 18 Jan 2010 08:30:08 PST - Legendary entertainer, longtime activist and one of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\'s closest friends and confidants reflects on how he met Dr. King.
Terrence RobertsFri, 16 Oct 2009 08:30:08 PST - One of the \'Little Rock Nine\' reflects on the therapeutic process of writing his memoir and whether the experience was worth it.
Jesse Jackson, Sr.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:30:08 PST - Longtime activist weighs in on the recent rash of school violence in Chicago.
Eric SundquistThu, 27 Aug 2009 08:30:08 PST - UCLA literature professor assesses the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
John LewisWed, 26 Aug 2009 08:30:08 PST - Georgia representative discusses the late Sen. Kennedy\'s impact on Black America.
Vernon JordanWed, 26 Aug 2009 08:30:08 PST - Civil rights attorney reflects on his personal friendship with the late Sen. Ted Kennedy.
Vernon JordanThu, 06 Aug 2009 08:30:08 PST - Civil rights activist, lawyer and political advisor discusses the future of capitalism and how President Obama is doing.
Debo AdegbileThu, 02 Jul 2009 08:30:08 PST - NAACP LDF lead litigator talks about the Voting Rights Act case he argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Mary BerryTue, 09 Jun 2009 08:30:08 PST - History professor explains the work of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, which she formerly chaired, and how the bipartisan body became so political.
Vernon JordanThu, 04 Jun 2009 08:30:08 PST - Civil rights activist, lawyer and political advisor discusses the future of capitalism, how President Obama is doing and the GOP strategy to oppose Judge Sotomayor\'s Supreme Court nomination.
Michael FauntroyThu, 14 May 2009 08:30:08 PST - Assistant professor at the George Mason School of Public Policy, weighs in on whether there\'s room for moderates in the GOP and the relationship between the party\'s leaders and the Black community.
Roger WilkinsWed, 29 Apr 2009 08:30:08 PST - Publisher of the NAACP\'s Crisis magazine, weighs in on the focus on the first 100 days of the presidency.
John Hope Franklin TributeWed, 25 Mar 2009 08:30:08 PST - Tavis pays tribute to dean of African American historians.
OdettaWed, 03 Dec 2008 08:30:08 PST - Tavis pays tribute to America\'s folk music legend.
Gardner TaylorThu, 06 Nov 2008 08:30:08 PST - Nationally renowned preacher tells the story of survival and acceptance that began for him with a car accident on a country road in 1937 Louisiana.
Cornel WestTue, 28 Oct 2008 08:30:08 PST - Princeton professor explains why he is okay with the Democratic Party being in the White House and controlling Congress.
Eric EtheridgeThu, 19 Jun 2008 08:30:08 PST - Journalist-photographer explains how obtaining mug shots of Freedom Riders transformed his latest book.
Jonathan RiederThu, 22 May 2008 08:30:08 PST - Barnard sociologist and author of The Word of the Lord is Upon Me describes the artistry and the humorous side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Kimberlé CrenshawMon, 07 Apr 2008 08:30:08 PST - Law professor addresses the Democratic presidential candidates\' support of affirmative action programs.
Greensboro Four TributeThu, 04 Feb 2010 08:30:09 PST - Tavis pays tribute to the Greensboro Four--college students who, 50 years ago, initiated a sit-in of the F.W. Woolworth\'s lunch counter in downtown Greensboro, NC.
Wyclef JeanTue, 02 Feb 2010 08:30:09 PST - Singer-producer-activist speculates on whether the response to the earthquake in Haiti is a moment for the U.S. to restructure its policies toward the country.
Nicole LeeTue, 19 Jan 2010 08:30:09 PST - TransAfrica Forum president compares the relief efforts in Haiti with those in the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina.
Harry BelafonteMon, 18 Jan 2010 08:30:09 PST - Legendary entertainer, longtime activist and one of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.\'s closest friends and confidants reflects on how he met Dr. King.
Joe TorreWed, 13 Jan 2010 08:30:09 PST - Baseball All-Star, former Yankee manager and current manager of the Dodgers reflects on leaving New York and discusses steroid use, the taboo of talking about prostate health and domestic violence and the importance of his foundation.
Jesse Jackson, Sr.Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:30:09 PST - Civil rights veteran weighs in on the war in Afghanistan, the effects of current federal policy on much of Black America and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a change agent.
Edward NortonFri, 30 Oct 2009 08:30:09 PST - Actor-producer-activist shares the backstory of his new documentary, By the People, and talks about training for the New York Marathon.
Anthony EdwardsThu, 22 Oct 2009 08:30:09 PST - Actor-director-activist describes his efforts to build the first public children\'s hospital in Kenya.
Aaron WilliamsMon, 12 Oct 2009 08:30:09 PST - New director of the Peace Corps recounts why he joined the organization as a volunteer and describes how the work has changed.
Jesse Jackson, Sr.Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:30:09 PST - Longtime activist weighs in on the recent rash of school violence in Chicago.
Robert GreenwaldWed, 15 Apr 2009 08:30:09 PST - Filmmaker and Brave New Foundation president talks about the circumstances of soldiers returning from the Iraq war.
Joan BaezFri, 20 Feb 2009 08:30:09 PST - Iconic folk artist, who\'s celebrating 50 years in the business, shares how she got into music and humanitarian advocacy.
Greg MortensonWed, 11 Feb 2009 08:30:09 PST - Pennies for Peace founder argues that unless girls are educated, society can\'t change.
Carlos MooreTue, 10 Feb 2009 08:30:09 PST - Cuban political scientist offers his thoughts on Fidel Castro\'s legacy.
Danny GloverThu, 05 Feb 2009 08:30:09 PST - Award-winning actor, producer and activist talks about his Academy Award-nominated documentary on post-Hurricane Katrina.
Bill StricklandWed, 14 Jan 2009 08:30:09 PST - Job training expert discusses the irony of the upcoming inauguration of an African American president when the current economic crisis has devastated the African American community.
Earl StaffordMon, 12 Jan 2009 08:30:09 PST - Entrepreneur describes the outpouring of support for the \"People\'s Inaugural Project..\"
OdettaWed, 03 Dec 2008 08:30:09 PST - Tavis pays tribute to America\'s folk music legend.
Marian EdelmanThu, 23 Oct 2008 08:30:09 PST - Children Defense Fund founder discusses her battle with the Bush Administration on its use of the CDF trademark.
Tom MorelloWed, 01 Oct 2008 08:30:09 PST - Musician-activist discusses the cultural significance of an Obama presidency.
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