Posted on 11/19/2002 4:13:18 AM PST by PJ-Comix
For Tavis Smiley, words come easy. He talks fast, his passion obvious and his message clear.
The author and National Public Radio talk-show host wants folks, particularly those in the black community, to be enlightened, encouraged and empowered. It's been his professional mission and his latest book, Keeping the Faith: Stories of Love, Courage, Healing and Hope from Black America (Doubleday, $22.95), stays true to his crusade.
(Excerpt) Read more at sun-sentinel.com ...
Smiley lost his popular talk show after he had a very public dispute with Black Entertainment Television.
Does anybody out there know what this was all about? Details please.
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