He articulates so beautifully and seamlessly. Aside from the content of his speech which is always on point, his choice of words and style of speech is exceptional.
And Steve has a lot of nerve slighting this man’s name, and especially in the public eye. He had the nerve to say he’s a “buck-dancer” simultaneously talking down on another that resembles him and his background. If that’s not an example of buck-dancing I don’t know what is. Some people let their ego have too much entitlement over their humility.
@@ramonecoleman5588 Real Talk...True Gospel...A Simple Google Search & You-Tube Inquiry Will Give Anyone The Info They Are Looking For.Brotha, I Think I Remember When His Last Job Released Him !!!
I am not subscribed to this channel but I do click through from time to time when I see people who I would like to watch their interviews…! This one with Tavis Smiley is AWESOME!! I actually purchased his autobiography this morning after watching the prior 8 clips this morning! Great interview Shawn!!! When the full interview comes out, I will definitely watch it! I actually watched Lunell’s full interview this afternoon while doing house chores!
@@ms.a.r.m.3047 “he is considered to be a culture vulture”, not that u consider him a culture vulture. The content is so good you’re leery to own the “culture vulture” position? I must say it’s a genius solution to the dilemma your in, to have sort of a soft boycott, boycott lite, if u will, where u consume the content after your periodic check ins but don’t subscribe to comply with a strange contract you’ve made with yourself😭 Vlads Content is a hell of a drug.
He was definitely on point. Our people allowed the powers to be to bury him. I remember the Essence Festival in New Orleans during the Obama first administration, they started to limit his presence. He went for headlining to barely be put on the agenda.
He laid out the unhidden truth about Obama presidently. People just refused to look at the facts in real time. No reflection needed. Tavis and Dr..Cornell West told yall while it was happening.
I'm always amused when people think Steve is some brilliant mind. Steve has his talents, no doubt. But he ain't nearly on the level of Tavis or Cornel, intellectually.
Mama always told me pot can't talk about the kettle when they're both metal. Steve calling another black man Uncle Tom is asinine. Come on Steve you been tap dancing your whole career that's why you're in every station with a show. They don't put revolutionary people on every network for a reason. Steve does exactly what the power structures wants.
Say that!! My eyebrows and mental antenna always go up when a person everywhere and accepted by everybody. It usually means they already in somebody's pocket. I feel this about Oprah and Tyler Perry.
Steve Harvey is the ultimate house slave. Tavis and Cornel speak for themselves and the community...SH isn't going against the narrative given to him. Harvey didn't want Tavis and Cornel to leave the "plantation."
@The Esquire of Sports ® Your father was absolutely correct, and that's the main theme of the new documentary "Uncle Tom II". You can watch the first documentary, "Uncle Tom" for free on TH-cam... the proof is stunning.
Tavis was one of the first victims of the"me too" movement. I used to watch his show on PBS and man could he deliver an interview. I don't agree with many of his views but he is legit and hopefully should be back soon.
I would not accept Steve Harvey’s apology if he had said that. Steve just needs to stay away from me. See Steve thinks because he’s an elite black that he’s always right and because he has money that nothing can happen to him. Travis / Cornell keep on doing what you do.
@@34csimms no because Steve thinks he’s the black messiah and what he says is good as gold. He said it against two of the most brilliant minds in black culture today and didn’t think they would put his behind in place. Plus Steve didn’t do his homework on this particular very important topic. What Steve did is what is done in the hood, if no one agrees with you you assassinate his character and that’s what Steve/ hood did because of his money, so called power. Period!
Steve actually had the nerve to call Tavis a Tom? Hilarious. The only thing close to Tom in Tavis is the T in his name. Cornell? lol. You mean the one who never holds his tongue on black issues in the community? YEP Steve...really did need to apologize.
@@jephtawallace2135 If talking to a stranger is the highlight of your life then that's sad. So having your children, graduating college, winning the Mega Millions isn't, ect., but talking to another man is???
@@tywanjames4427 Lol, ok. Of this man felt meeting Tavis was a highlight, not the “Highlight” in he’s particular life who are you too say it wasn’t. Instead of thinking you know it all, or downing another person, let people experience life and appreciate what works for them without judgment. That’s part of the problem with assuming!
I love what he said at the end about meeting his Maker and being accountable for the talent he has been given! I feel the same way, just couldn't have said it as eloquently.
@@josemv25 It's OK & If That's Your Belief System,No Problem.If You Believe That There's No Intelligent Design,Higher Power,Divine Maker,Creator,Almighty Elohim...No Eternal Life...No Afterlife... Cool !!!Mankind...Humanity Has Always Sensed From The Beginning of TimeThat Their Was Something Greater In The Realms of The Universe & Beyond...Peace & Love!!!
Being referred to as a Uncle Tom is not a compliment it's the greatest insult of them all. Because it means that you are a butt kisser to the oppressive class. To the point you can see your fellow sister and brothers eliminated for nothing more than jealousy and insecurity. So it's not a good term to use ever 👎🏼💯🤷🏼♀️👀📽️🤬🥴🤧
You go Tavis; it irritates the crap out of me when people like Steve Harvey and other always tear you own people down; it bad enough when other races try to hold us down but when we tear each other down it pisses me off
Ur gonna get that from folks,especially blk folks if u don't go along with the masses. Just like Steve felt the smoke from blk America when blk folks felt he shouldn't of met with former Prez.Chump. Now with social media it opened up the door for folks to rant without even knowing the facts,they just go off a caption or what someone else said.
Yep, and see what happened to him when he met up with Trump.....he saw how it felt to be called "uncle Tom" and "Coon"....it didn't feel good, and people have been misusing "uncle Tom" for eons...
Steve Harvey is wrong on a lot of things. Now, he tries to come across as a man with a lot of wisdom beware of Steve Harvey he is the one that doesn't practice what he preaches.
@@_SugarBear_ Trump wasnt our enemy. Stop being brainwashed or believing hearsay. Trump did more BLACKS while in office than any President except for maybe Lincoln. Your TRUE enemy is the Democratic Party. Joe Biden hasn't KEPT one promise frm his campaign. On the contrary Trump kept ALL his campaign promises to ALL RACES. The only thing wasnt accomplished was the border wall. And thats becuz the Dems wouldnt fund it.
@@_SugarBear_ the THUMBNAIL says" Stevw Harvey suggest Tavis is an Uncle Tom" . Someone sayed" but Steve Harvey visited Trump". You relpied, " sometimes one has to hv convo wit their enemies". That implies tht "Trump" is our enemy bcuz Steve met with him. Right ??? Lol
I was one of those,”haters”,who was on the wrong side of history regarding the subject of applying fair criticism of POTUS Obama. For that, I state the following:” I’m sorry Brother Travis.”
Tavis better speak, that was a great answer!!!!!!!!! Its so sad, I remember how the black media turned on him and Dr. West and other for their comments during that time. IMO he was early to the party, just because you hold a person accountable doesn’t mean you are hating. Pres Obama was a great representation but its nothing wrong with demanding better. We as AA often times elect these people and don’t hold them accountable whereas other culture make sure their needs are met. We have to make sure we are not taken for granted and our voices and issues are heard and addressed. That’s how you make change. I hate seeing our black voices tearing each other down on a national scale like this. There is room for everyone! Glad Mr. Smiley is letting his voice be heard because he and other faceted a lot of backlash when they had such good intentions. We are stronger together then divided.
Tavis Smiley is a great man it’s sad how they did him in the end because he and a coworker had consensual relationship they canceled his show because it was too real and mind opening
THIS MAN JUST GAVE ME A HELL OF A LOT TO THINK ABOUT. SO MANY JEWELS HAS BEEN DROPPED IN THESE INTERVIEWS SEGMENTS. TOP MARKS GUYS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎯🎯🎯👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🙂🙂🙂
@@isharee3039 Earthquake was on VladTv bad-mouthing Bernie Sanders because Sanders ran on a desire to actually tax billionaires. I’m like dude you ain’t even in that tax bracket so stop fronting like you would be effected. Plus it was apparent that he didn’t know anything else about Bernie’s platform or politics in general but that didn’t stop him from providing such an ill-informed critique.
It's a shame that the a lot of people in the black community really doesn't understand what Uncle Tom truly means or the story about Uncle Tom.The people in black community likes to call dudes Uncle Tom that means Basically you have a different opinion then them went it comes to Politics,Race,and Religion.I really liked what Travis Smiley said he about this situation he didn't come after Steve Harvey and others who are black that do that.
@@jamaaldaynitelong8367 Exactly I've read it when I was in school three times and I've seen documentaries and the movies it always baffles me that people use that term against African-Americans along with the N-word and the c word.
Great answers. I didn't know he was on most influential people in the world list. I'll have to look him up. My only memory of him, really, is from his BET days when I was just a teen. I used to like watching him on there, the very little bit of substance that BET had to offer its viewers.
Interesting that Dr. King, as an educated theologian, was really discussing the concept of dharma, which is an individual fulfilling the duties being accorded to them in life, minus the Hindu class system, of course.
Nah, you reaching there..He was a Christian Theologians so he was discussing Ecclesiasties 9:10" Whatsoever your hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest... While Dr.King studied Ghandi quite a bit , it was mainly Ghandis philosophy of Non-violent resistance ..Not the Hindu dharma...He was addressing the Poor Peoples Movement in the South when he spoke and he was talking about us makinhg a difference in our community by being the best and brightest in the current situations or opportunities that were alloted to us under the oppression our people were experiencing as a people..Be your Best, Be your Personal Best in Life in general..Blessings..
Steve Harvey vs Tavis Smiley in ANY type of influential or image of inspiration or motivation spectrum would be like Glass Joe vs Mike Tyson Tavis is the latter!!!
I can appreciate Tavis’s skill as an orator but I watched all his interviews on Vlad and I’m wondering why wasn’t there a discussion about his allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment which resulted in his firing from PBS for violating a morality clause in his contract. PBS sued him and he was ordered to pay over 2 million dollars. He was also terminated from BET and NPR/PRI. Just like Steve Harvey, Tavis and other influential Black men are put on a pedestal but when it’s time to talk about their controversies it’s overlooked. In my opinion I find that hypercritical.
How can people forget Tavis Smiley's harsh critique of President Obama under the guise of "holding him accountable". This didn’t sit well with so many. As a result, Barak did not at any point go on Smiley's TV or radio programs since he was in the White House, nor did Smiley get invited to the White House. Yet Mr Smiley refuses to give a decent explanation about his behavior.
How the hell can Steve Harvey call CORNELL WEST OR TAVIS SMILEY Uncle Tom? I don’t understand. I will admit I don’t know TAVIS as much as I do Cornell West but just watching this video I see a man of honor and integrity
I wonder why Tavis didn't go into politics. He would of been a great mayor of a major city, governor, or maybe the president. He has all the tools to do the job. I guess you gotta kiss a lot of *** in politics and he's too outspoken, he wouldn't be able to be anyone's puppet for any amount of money.
Tavis did the eulogy at my aunt's funeral. He's one of America's great public speakers.
who was she
Your Aunt must have been honorable person. RIP.
That's why I miss presence speaking publicly.
He articulates so beautifully and seamlessly. Aside from the content of his speech which is always on point, his choice of words and style of speech is exceptional.
And Steve has a lot of nerve slighting this man’s name, and especially in the public eye. He had the nerve to say he’s a “buck-dancer” simultaneously talking down on another that resembles him and his background. If that’s not an example of buck-dancing I don’t know what is.
Some people let their ego have too much entitlement over their humility.
Always loved listening to this dude. Very well-spoken and didn't mince or waste words.
These Tavis Smiley interviews have been very fulfilling.
he is a great example of what a great black man is & what we are all capable of being...
A sexual predator he got Fired for sexual-harassment
@@ramonecoleman5588 show proof if not its just words u typed bye 🙄
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@@jaye5926 he spoke on it his self and his old job let him go
@@ramonecoleman5588 Real Talk...True Gospel...A Simple Google Search & You-Tube Inquiry Will Give Anyone The Info They Are Looking For.Brotha, I Think I Remember When His Last Job Released Him !!!
I love these interviews with Tavis Smiley. Keep being great, my brother!
God continue to bless Tavis Smiley, much respect 🙏🏾
Travis is one of the most important people who have been great to listen to. And his work deserves more than what has been said or given.
I am not subscribed to this channel but I do click through from time to time when I see people who I would like to watch their interviews…! This one with Tavis Smiley is AWESOME!! I actually purchased his autobiography this morning after watching the prior 8 clips this morning! Great interview Shawn!!! When the full interview comes out, I will definitely watch it! I actually watched Lunell’s full interview this afternoon while doing house chores!
Are you surprised that Vlad couldn’t/didn’t interview Tavis?
Why the disclaimer?
Yes he’s so inspiring for our people it put tears in your eyes bad 🥹❤️
@@juliocorrea2552 maybe because Vlad is considered to be a culture vulture. 🤔
@@ms.a.r.m.3047 “he is considered to be a culture vulture”, not that u consider him a culture vulture. The content is so good you’re leery to own the “culture vulture” position? I must say it’s a genius solution to the dilemma your in, to have sort of a soft boycott, boycott lite, if u will, where u consume the content after your periodic check ins but don’t subscribe to comply with a strange contract you’ve made with yourself😭 Vlads Content is a hell of a drug.
Dopest interview I've heard in a long time. Travis brother keep going!!!! 💪🏾
I will always have the highest respect for Tavis' true predictions and critique of Obama's DEEDS.
He was definitely on point. Our people allowed the powers to be to bury him. I remember the Essence Festival in New Orleans during the Obama first administration, they started to limit his presence. He went for headlining to barely be put on the agenda.
Tavis can critique, but if he had so much of a problem with Obama why didn’t he run for President and show Barack how to do it.
@@juanturner1994 no one is above critique or accountability including Obama
Obama appointed former vice president of Monsanto to run the FDA. Let that sink in for a second.
He laid out the unhidden truth about Obama presidently. People just refused to look at the facts in real time. No reflection needed. Tavis and Dr..Cornell West told yall while it was happening.
RESPECT TO THE LEGENDARY TAVIS SMILEY!!!!!!
The fact that Steve Harvey didn't know that the proper insult would have been to call someone a Sambo as opposed Uncle Tom says it all in itself.
most of them dont when they make the comment
We're talking about Steve Harvey
Steve is delusional. He can always critique those outside his circle ,but goes silent when it comes to those inside his house
I'm always amused when people think Steve is some brilliant mind. Steve has his talents, no doubt. But he ain't nearly on the level of Tavis or Cornel, intellectually.
Steve Harvey can't even read who's a beauty pageant winner!!!
Mama always told me pot can't talk about the kettle when they're both metal. Steve calling another black man Uncle Tom is asinine. Come on Steve you been tap dancing your whole career that's why you're in every station with a show. They don't put revolutionary people on every network for a reason. Steve does exactly what the power structures wants.
Steve is a simp, though... so he can't say anything.
Well said
Say that!! My eyebrows and mental antenna always go up when a person everywhere and accepted by everybody. It usually means they already in somebody's pocket. I feel this about Oprah and Tyler Perry.
AGREED.
Steve Harvey is the ultimate house slave. Tavis and Cornel speak for themselves and the community...SH isn't going against the narrative given to him. Harvey didn't want Tavis and Cornel to leave the "plantation."
Just imagine if black folks stayed segregated and taught our own with teachers like Tavis Smiley. What brilliance. Stay focused brother.
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@The Esquire of Sports ® Your father was absolutely correct, and that's the main theme of the new documentary "Uncle Tom II". You can watch the first documentary, "Uncle Tom" for free on TH-cam... the proof is stunning.
I've always said integration was the worse thing that happened to us at the time.
Eloquently spoken and well said, Tavis‼️
I've been listening to this man since he had a high top fade on BET and then on C-SPAN. Brother has always spoked the truth.
Steve Harvey don't have room to judge & talk about NOBODY!! I said what I said.
💯 sometimes he really be straddling that line awfully close on his radio show... In my mind I'm screaming don't do it Steve don't jump!
Facts!
You didn't say anything. You typed it.
Yeah, I'm like who WTF 🤔
@@digitallhm8160Oh well call it what u want. If u don't like it that's your problem not mine.
Tavis was one of the first victims of the"me too" movement. I used to watch his show on PBS and man could he deliver an interview. I don't agree with many of his views but he is legit and hopefully should be back soon.
I would not accept Steve Harvey’s apology if he had said that. Steve just needs to stay away from me. See Steve thinks because he’s an elite black that he’s always right and because he has money that nothing can happen to him. Travis / Cornell keep on doing what you do.
Y, cause you've never said anything bad about anyone ever in your life?
@@34csimms no because Steve thinks he’s the black messiah and what he says is good as gold. He said it against two of the most brilliant minds in black culture today and didn’t think they would put his behind in place. Plus Steve didn’t do his homework on this particular very important topic. What Steve did is what is done in the hood, if no one agrees with you you assassinate his character and that’s what Steve/ hood did because of his money, so called power. Period!
Elite black?
@@gj_lyricmelodist1610 well said, absolutely agree.
Steve actually had the nerve to call Tavis a Tom? Hilarious. The only thing close to Tom in Tavis is the T in his name. Cornell? lol. You mean the one who never holds his tongue on black issues in the community? YEP Steve...really did need to apologize.
All respects to this Man.
Tavis is great! I wish he was back on the air-- MSNBC.
I spoke to Tavis once in my life and it was highlight of my life
Then you have a sorry life.
@@tywanjames4427 Why?
He’s a great human, one among many, glad he put some positive energy in your life!
@@jephtawallace2135 If talking to a stranger is the highlight of your life then that's sad. So having your children, graduating college, winning the Mega Millions isn't, ect., but talking to another man is???
@@tywanjames4427 Lol, ok. Of this man felt meeting Tavis was a highlight, not the “Highlight” in he’s particular life who are you too say it wasn’t. Instead of thinking you know it all, or downing another person, let people experience life and appreciate what works for them without judgment. That’s part of the problem with assuming!
Tavis has always been on point, we know Steve Harvey and what he stands for!!!! A persons Actions speak for themselves!
STEVE HARVEY WAS ALWAYS A MINSTREL SHOW CLOWN
Tavis is a legend.
I love what he said at the end about meeting his Maker and being accountable for the talent he has been given! I feel the same way, just couldn't have said it as eloquently.
Nobody's meeting a maker
@@josemv25 It's OK & If That's Your Belief System,No Problem.If You Believe That There's No Intelligent Design,Higher Power,Divine Maker,Creator,Almighty Elohim...No Eternal Life...No Afterlife... Cool !!!Mankind...Humanity Has Always Sensed From The Beginning of TimeThat Their Was Something Greater In The Realms of The Universe & Beyond...Peace & Love!!!
Calling you a Uncle Tom was a compliment, that was a brave man who lived in a time when being brave could cost you your life.
Ah yes someone who really knows!
Exactly!! Sambo was the sellout.
Exactly...someone gets it
Being referred to as a Uncle Tom is not a compliment it's the greatest insult of them all. Because it means that you are a butt kisser to the oppressive class. To the point you can see your fellow sister and brothers eliminated for nothing more than jealousy and insecurity. So it's not a good term to use ever 👎🏼💯🤷🏼♀️👀📽️🤬🥴🤧
I have been called an uncle Tom by some ignorant folks who look like I, for asking them to not use the N Word.
My response was thank you!
You go Tavis; it irritates the crap out of me when people like Steve Harvey and other always tear you own people down; it bad enough when other races try to hold us down but when we tear each other down it pisses me off
Ur gonna get that from folks,especially blk folks if u don't go along with the masses. Just like Steve felt the smoke from blk America when blk folks felt he shouldn't of met with former Prez.Chump. Now with social media it opened up the door for folks to rant without even knowing the facts,they just go off a caption or what someone else said.
Amen
@@andrewilliams9921 shouldn’t *have
very graceful how he handled that
Accepted and received kudos for his simple humanity. I personally think this is great.
I grew up on Tavis Smiley on PBS. He had a professional format. Screw Steve Harvey. Let those clowns make jokes.
Steve Harvey was absolutely wrong on Tavis Smiley.
Yep, and see what happened to him when he met up with Trump.....he saw how it felt to be called "uncle Tom" and "Coon"....it didn't feel good, and people have been misusing "uncle Tom" for eons...
Steve Harvey is wrong on a lot of things. Now, he tries to come across as a man with a lot of wisdom beware of Steve Harvey he is the one that doesn't practice what he preaches.
But Steve Harvey was chillin with Trump.. 🤦🏽♂️
@@_SugarBear_ Trump wasnt our enemy. Stop being brainwashed or believing hearsay. Trump did more BLACKS while in office than any President except for maybe Lincoln. Your TRUE enemy is the Democratic Party. Joe Biden hasn't KEPT one promise frm his campaign. On the contrary Trump kept ALL his campaign promises to ALL RACES. The only thing wasnt accomplished was the border wall. And thats becuz the Dems wouldnt fund it.
@@_SugarBear_ the THUMBNAIL says" Stevw Harvey suggest Tavis is an Uncle Tom" . Someone sayed" but Steve Harvey visited Trump". You relpied, " sometimes one has to hv convo wit their enemies". That implies tht "Trump" is our enemy bcuz Steve met with him. Right ??? Lol
Remember what the media said. Orange man bad!
Nothing but respect for this segment 👏
Well spoken and thoughtful.
"Sambo" is the term not "Uncle Tom"
I was one of those,”haters”,who was on the wrong side of history regarding the subject of applying fair criticism of POTUS Obama. For that, I state the following:” I’m sorry Brother Travis.”
Respect.
Respect
I remember him on ABC Los Angeles local station many years ago with a commentary segment called “Just A Thought “
I appreciate this man!!
MUCH Respect to you Mr smiley......"THE BLACK VETERAN FOR JUSTICE ".
Steve called somebody uncle Tom?.... Everytime I see him all I see is teeth....just my opinion
Steve Harvey brings the minstrel show to every project he touches, and he has the nerve to call someone else an Uncle Tom?
Tavis better speak, that was a great answer!!!!!!!!! Its so sad, I remember how the black media turned on him and Dr. West and other for their comments during that time. IMO he was early to the party, just because you hold a person accountable doesn’t mean you are hating. Pres Obama was a great representation but its nothing wrong with demanding better. We as AA often times elect these people and don’t hold them accountable whereas other culture make sure their needs are met. We have to make sure we are not taken for granted and our voices and issues are heard and addressed. That’s how you make change. I hate seeing our black voices tearing each other down on a national scale like this. There is room for everyone! Glad Mr. Smiley is letting his voice be heard because he and other faceted a lot of backlash when they had such good intentions. We are stronger together then divided.
"Our" politicians always forget us once they get in office and they know they can get away with it because most of us won't call them out
I have a greater respect for this melanin brotha! Thank you for this interview.
“Fuck Steve Harvey!” - Tyler the Creator, 2009 after EVERY SONG! lol
There was nothing more to be said after he finished. He dropped so much goodness in this clip!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I didn’t know the H in Humble was silent 😂😂😂
Older black people said it that way back in the day
@Clyde Smith Jamaicans drop the H at the beginning of the word off a lot of things 😂😂😂
Stop being so damn European. The letter H is not often enunciated.
Tavis is from Mississippi. I have heard the word "umble" many times in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Tavis Smiley is a great man it’s sad how they did him in the end because he and a coworker had consensual relationship they canceled his show because it was too real and mind opening
Their way of silencing him, especially during a critical election year
Kings have always messed with their concubines. Its a natural order.
@@Wharbuckz7 I cracked up on that reply. That was funny. 🤣🤣🤣
@@KingJames-dv5pj 🤣🤣🤣
They got rid of Charlie Rose too. I think it was something more sinister. Everything is gossipy now. No real hard intellectual thought
THIS MAN JUST GAVE ME A HELL OF A LOT TO THINK ABOUT. SO MANY JEWELS HAS BEEN DROPPED IN THESE INTERVIEWS SEGMENTS. TOP MARKS GUYS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎯🎯🎯👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🔥🔥🔥🙂🙂🙂
Is Tavis still on TV anywhere? Would like to tune back in
Tavis is a real one. This man gave us the blueprint to media success.-Naparazzi Magazine
Tavis is great seeing you and hearing you i wondered what became of you you are a wonderful person stay stronger you are so correct with yourself
One of the greatest I watched this man growing up and still a g gotta love this guy
He’s very fascinating to me.
Intellectually speaking, Steve Harvey doesn't come close to Tavis. Oh btw, if someone calls you a uncle Tom, say thank you!
We definitely need to learn how to disagree without taring each other down
I always wonder what happened with this situation. I heard the comment and thought. Brother Steve was bamboozled by the Obama magic.
Steve Harvey is on a long list of celebrities that no one needs to listen to about politics. Earthquake is on that list also.
Earthquake? Tell me more lol
@@isharee3039 Earthquake was on VladTv bad-mouthing Bernie Sanders because Sanders ran on a desire to actually tax billionaires. I’m like dude you ain’t even in that tax bracket so stop fronting like you would be effected. Plus it was apparent that he didn’t know anything else about Bernie’s platform or politics in general but that didn’t stop him from providing such an ill-informed critique.
@@BLOCKchainGANGgang interesting!
Love this man! Well said as usual.👏🏽👏🏽
It's a shame that the a lot of people in the black community really doesn't understand what Uncle Tom truly means or the story about Uncle Tom.The people in black community likes to call dudes Uncle Tom that means Basically you have a different opinion then them went it comes to Politics,Race,and Religion.I really liked what Travis Smiley said he about this situation he didn't come after Steve Harvey and others who are black that do that.
Fools never read Unlce Tom's Cabin but will throw that around so loosely.
@@jamaaldaynitelong8367 Exactly I've read it when I was in school three times and I've seen documentaries and the movies it always baffles me that people use that term against African-Americans along with the N-word and the c word.
people also believe they're black
@@flyguy7825 It's amazing smh.
Mr. Tavis Smiley, keep on keeping on, Sir ! 🍀
KUDOS! TAVIS SMILEY!!👀JOBS WELL DONE. CORNELL WEST IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE HERE ON EARTH!!!🤗🤗🤗
We should actually change the term to “UNCLE STEVE”
I liked that Uncle Steve
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On the contrary Tavis YOU are DIVINE!!!👑👑👑
Steve Harvey is a clout-chasing bozo. That's why he was nearly canceled for trying to be all 'buddy-buddy' with Trump when he first ran for office.
Say that again!!!!!
So is Tavis Smiley
Can someone explain to me how Steve, DL, Ricky Smiley become journalists, the spokesmans for black manhood. Please make it make sense
I would guess that the God of black radio is an Omega.
And you forgot OG Tom Joyner.
@@guesswho217 don't forget that bozo.
Great answers. I didn't know he was on most influential people in the world list. I'll have to look him up. My only memory of him, really, is from his BET days when I was just a teen. I used to like watching him on there, the very little bit of substance that BET had to offer its viewers.
Tavis Smiley for President! Lol. I'm joking but he has earned so much more of my respect from this interview. And I already liked him.
Lol told y’all he’s old Black. Saying humble as “ummble” 😆😂😂
Interesting that Dr. King, as an educated theologian, was really discussing the concept of dharma, which is an individual fulfilling the duties being accorded to them in life, minus the Hindu class system, of course.
it was known that Ghandi was a major influence to King
@@dn30001 Thank you...I forgot. More than just non violent resistance!
@@reginafris6822 absolutely sis!
Nah, you reaching there..He was a Christian Theologians so he was discussing Ecclesiasties 9:10" Whatsoever your hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest... While Dr.King studied Ghandi quite a bit , it was mainly Ghandis philosophy of Non-violent resistance ..Not the Hindu dharma...He was addressing the Poor Peoples Movement in the South when he spoke and he was talking about us makinhg a difference in our community by being the best and brightest in the current situations or opportunities that were alloted to us under the oppression our people were experiencing as a people..Be your Best, Be your Personal Best in Life in general..Blessings..
@@TheEmpireStrikes74 Maybe the idea is a common denominator in major religions, but Hinduism is two thousand years older than Christianity.
"Which I have that" said it TWICE. Where's the HUMILITY?
ARROGANT he is!
Love Tavis...a TRUE critical thinker....my MAN...I think the same way period..
Wish I had Tavis Smiley as a Family member
Shout to those who help the brothers and shame on them who don’t
I am seeing you and miss you,May you continue your journey in life and be a beacon to those who shall follow you.🙏👍🙏👍🙏❤️❤️
Very eloquently spoken! A great look for black people.
I just like black folk who can articulate their point and he does and excellent job of it!!!!!
Steve Harvey vs Tavis Smiley in ANY type of influential or image of inspiration or motivation spectrum would be like Glass Joe vs Mike Tyson Tavis is the latter!!!
I never knew Tavis was so bright and intellectual, I just thought he was another reporter.
Always respect 🫡 ✊🏾 an love brother tavis
Powerful Interview whoop he taught me something 👍✌️
Someone pointing out that Uncle Tom was a real-life character whose name was Josiah Henson in 3 - 2 - 1
Your a little late, because you beat them to it.😂
This is true. And if you know the story, Uncle Tom was no Uncle Tom.
@@guesswho217 and lemme guess, w/ your understanding of Uncle Tom you refer to people as uncle toms whom you admire?
@@SmartDave60 - I could, but doing so would be way too confusing for the ignorant and unlearned to understand.
@@guesswho217 how about between you and a colleague who also appreciates the true meaning?
Would he/she be your Uncle Tom?
Didn’t know much about Tavis before this but damn black bro I’m witchu
Self praise is no recommendation, that's what in primary school back in Jamaica.
Travis voice is so necessary!
The Bible is awesome! ....😆 Tavis has always been and still is a top notch and solid brotha
Steve Harvey calling Cornell West and Tavis Smiley uncle toms? Steve Harvey?? 🤣
I can appreciate Tavis’s skill as an orator but I watched all his interviews on Vlad and I’m wondering why wasn’t there a discussion about his allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment which resulted in his firing from PBS for violating a morality clause in his contract. PBS sued him and he was ordered to pay over 2 million dollars. He was also terminated from BET and NPR/PRI. Just like Steve Harvey, Tavis and other influential Black men are put on a pedestal but when it’s time to talk about their controversies it’s overlooked. In my opinion I find that hypercritical.
that comes later
Blah blah blah 🙄
He may have told Vlad not to bring it up.
Was he ever found guilty?
Smh.
He's so humble he doesn't even pronounce the "H." That's real.
Steve got his kharma. Coming out of that Trump office 🤣
Best interview on vladtv 2022
How Steve Harvey gon call anybody a Uncle Tom !
How can people forget Tavis Smiley's harsh critique of President Obama under the guise of "holding him accountable". This didn’t sit well with so many. As a result, Barak did not at any point go on Smiley's TV or radio programs since he was in the White House, nor did Smiley get invited to the White House. Yet Mr Smiley refuses to give a decent explanation about his behavior.
Jealousy at the admiration Obama received from our people.
Name all the great things Obama has done for Black people?
Uncle Tom was a hero ⚔️⚔️
That's a WHOLE FACT!! Even Tavis knew that himself
How the hell can Steve Harvey call CORNELL WEST OR TAVIS SMILEY Uncle Tom? I don’t understand. I will admit I don’t know TAVIS as much as I do Cornell West but just watching this video I see a man of honor and integrity
*passes around virtual collection plate* 👏👏
I wonder why Tavis didn't go into politics. He would of been a great mayor of a major city, governor, or maybe the president. He has all the tools to do the job. I guess you gotta kiss a lot of *** in politics and he's too outspoken, he wouldn't be able to be anyone's puppet for any amount of money.
_That's why they picked Obama for the job 😆._
@3rd eye supreme I was just coming to say that buahahaha
@@antoineferguson4393 _Das wassup!_
He has too much integrity for politics.
Well Said!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💥💥🔥🔥
Tavis hypes your spirit up
Powerful message ..
I really like listening to these two talk..
I agree whenever you in a debate argument if the person call you names that mean their argument is not that strong