I love listening to OG's who are courageous, knowledgeable, have class and integrity!!!!! Prince was Prince, way ahead of the times and gone to soon, RIP my brother "The Artist"😀😀😀
I was honored to meet Tavis in high school during African-American conference at the University of Connecticut when I was 17. Very down to earth and cool! Salute!
Tavis touched on something that our community has always missed on. We get involved with things for the purpose of not being left behind when it should be to improve our lives and to profit with a long term mentality. We fear failure more than we desire success.
My brothers I loved this episode and I received everything. The part that really hit me was "black men voting... the cheapness", non sincere just wanting our vote and doing nothing for it or our people. I'm 50 and those are the real conversations that's going on in the neighborhoods end barber shops with black men 🙏🏿 💪🏿
So the alternative is to vote for a person that has said he would not hold police officers accountable for crimes against citizens. That's what these black men are doing?
Salute to Tavis Smiley. My dad has met this man and had his books especially The Covenant with Black America for years. Very wise Individual and Intellectual thinker. America is really an Oligarchy dominating society.
Cool to see Travis! Met him at a leadership conference when I was 23, so he was about 35 or so. BITD. Always interesting to hear what he has to say about Black folks. Truly insightful. I agree with Sway on hearing wisdom from older people. I’m grateful I grew up hearing wisdom from my Mom and Granny. We have to be careful about speaking on spiritual matters… only JESUS gets the credit for gifts, NOT the universe aligning. Also, if you are not giving God the credit, there’s only the devil left. He has power too, just not as powerful as the Lord’s!
The black community owes Tavis Smiey an apology they were calling him all kinds of names when him and Cornell West were the only black people holding Obama accountable.
No he owes the black community an apology. I listened to Mr Smiley every morning on Tom Joiner radio show. Mr Smiley became arrogant. He wanted to do all the thinking for black Americans and got irate when some black folks were not in agreement with him Even Mr Tom Joiner had to part ways with Mr Smiley.
@@DualityUnlimited I critized his arrogant. Mr Smiley became very irate when folks didn't agree with him. It's your opinion he was right. Black Americans are not monoliths. There has never been a time when everyone is on the same accord and never will...Mr Smiley need to learn to respect that.
@ History has proven he was Correct. You give too much credence to Opinions. Accountability and Accuracy are the keys to growth. Seems like you are bitter over the delivery and not even the message.
5 WHY Root Cause Analysis: The method is remarkably simple: when a problem occurs, you drill down to its root cause by asking "Why?" five times. Then, when a counter-measure becomes apparent, you follow it through to prevent the issue from recurring.
chronologically-gifted sounds like something you're running from - trying to disguise - instead - embrace being an Elder - and if you are almost there like you are Tavis - the term is 'Elder-in-training' - peace
Because after the election he abandoned the black agenda that he talked about & Tavis pointed it out and people didn’t like it because they worshipped Obama .
What are talking about? Are listening to same conversation and reading this chatroom post? Tavis vote for Obama twice as did we all black people for nothing in 8 years. So your asking why he held accountable? 😮
@@selenaricks9526She may have been listening to Mr Smiley on The Tom Joiner show every morning like I did. He was definitely anti Obama. Til this day I believe he was on the Hilary Clinton pay roll. Were you in the voting booth with him to see who he voted for? Hard for me to believe he voted for Obama....saying it now to get back the folks he lost.
WTH where did Heather B come from where Obama in her 40s in the first time in her generation She recalls Black Men voting!?!! Wasn’t she Real World roommates with Kevin Powell 😂
No shade, Tavis knows that statement comes from a book called think and grow rich by Dennis Kimbro. Not sure why Tavis is a reader. Get the book , I read it forty year’s ago
By and large, corporate interests control our media and press. With this in mind, what are the implications with regard to the first amendment ? How does this factor affect that right and the power that it wields, the results that it yields?
*(TRUE FREEDOM AND REAL JUSTICE FOR ALL BLACK PEOPLE) and absolutely nothing less!should be the only goal, aim, and final Endgame. If not, tell us why, and provide a better solution, Thx.
Chronologically advanced or chronological expert, or what he says after chronological is all still some old man rhetort and it's a, "No Granddad" when he gets a chance to use it which is often. You are capable to survive on earth and appear to be comfortable and secure in your way of living. Im only 34; I want to live too! Older people make me want to live because best believe if they can have your body they would use it better than you if you don't live!
Sometimes you have to fight with your Friends. West/Abdullah 2024. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. West/Abdullah 2024 and beyond.
Miss seeing and hearing Tavis. Im gonna tune in to his AM station. HOWEVER... I went to search foe most recent interviews, and I was shocked (but not really). BROTHA Tavis... PLZ STAY AWAY FROM THE KULTURE VULTURE VLADIMIR. I cant support that one.
@sistahb5159 We are dealing with a duopoly. The differences between the Dems and GOP are cosmetic. The 60+ years you're talking about was preceded by Black folks voting Republican for 90+ years. The Republicans abandoned us first during the Compromise of 1876 (which resulted in the terrization and death of Black people for 40 years). Then the GOP did it again during the "Lily White Movement" of the early 1900s. And the GOP's final betrayal was during the "Southern Strategy" of the 1960s when the Dixiecrats became Republicans. The Democrats' betrayal of Black people is just as extensive. The solution is for us to organize our money and apply Georgist economic principles. It's about increasing what economists call "the velocity of money" in Black communities. I encourage you to sudy Fred Foldvary, Mason Gaffney, and Henry George along with all the Black master freedom fighters. The duopoly will not save us.
The title is distrubing? What black people? He doesnt speak or represent me. Here we go again with Mr Smiley appointing himself to be the thinker for black folks... Who appointed or elected him?
Travis, I used to listen to you for decades…When you were CANCELED, I was surprised by the claims women made toward you. Your comments during this election PROVES to me that you are guilty as charged and that you are compromised. It’s a shame really…You have given advice and your opinion… here’s mine to you. Get On Your Knees And Repent!
Thanks Sunflower for not forgetting. I was done with him with The Tom Joiner show when he started acting like and arrogant idiot because he wanted to do all the thinking and black folks just follow him. I suspected he was on Hilary Clinton pay roll. Even a good man like Tom Joyner had to part ways with him.
When certain people talk, I listen. Tavis is one of them.
I 100% agree with Sway about missing the elder generation. The conversations, the wisdom, the everything!
So much love and respect to this brother! Tavis is the realest 🙏🏾❤️
Travis ❤❤❤❤. This brother was cancelled!!!!! For speaking the truth to Black power YEARS AGO!!!!! Now look at where we are now.
Tavis
Na he was canceled for having a relationship with a employee, people forget him Cornell spoke out against Obama after helping him get elected
@toddgoza3522 ... Several employees!
With that said, he's still a powerful and impactful black voice and it's good to see him back in the game again!
Black Entertainment Legend
I love listening to OG's who are courageous, knowledgeable, have class and integrity!!!!! Prince was Prince, way ahead of the times and gone to soon, RIP my brother "The Artist"😀😀😀
I was honored to meet Tavis in high school during African-American conference at the University of Connecticut when I was 17. Very down to earth and cool! Salute!
Tavis is the best!!!
Tavis touched on something that our community has always missed on. We get involved with things for the purpose of not being left behind when it should be to improve our lives and to profit with a long term mentality. We fear failure more than we desire success.
You said that...
Missed his show on PBS.
Yes, absolutely.
32 minutes? :(
This deserved an hour.
I love this man ❤️
Felt this way as a black man. It's weird! We are talked about, but we still aren't getting what's deserving to us.
My brothers I loved this episode and I received everything. The part that really hit me was "black men voting... the cheapness", non sincere just wanting our vote and doing nothing for it or our people. I'm 50 and those are the real conversations that's going on in the neighborhoods end barber shops with black men 🙏🏿 💪🏿
So the alternative is to vote for a person that has said he would not hold police officers accountable for crimes against citizens. That's what these black men are doing?
Brother Travis you are appreciated.
Tavis was the only Black man in media back then who publicly held Obama accountable...
Salute to Tavis Smiley. My dad has met this man and had his books especially The Covenant with Black America for years. Very wise Individual and Intellectual thinker. America is really an Oligarchy dominating society.
Thank u for this Sway
Definitely one of the best to do it and gives so much. Always giving you something to think about and ways to keep growing. All ❤❤❤.
Much respect. His decline from center stage speaks to where we have devolved as a civilized society.☹️
Totally agree 👍
Right
Travis Smiley!
And ED Gordon!
Chronologically gifted or Refined or seasoned or experienced...justified❤
Cool to see Travis! Met him at a leadership conference when I was 23, so he was about 35 or so. BITD. Always interesting to hear what he has to say about Black folks. Truly insightful. I agree with Sway on hearing wisdom from older people. I’m grateful I grew up hearing wisdom from my Mom and Granny. We have to be careful about speaking on spiritual matters… only JESUS gets the credit for gifts, NOT the universe aligning. Also, if you are not giving God the credit, there’s only the devil left. He has power too, just not as powerful as the Lord’s!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 THANK YOU SWAY, HEATHER, TRACY 🙏🏾🤲🏾🙌🏾💪🏾✊🏾❤️ #GODProtectThisCrew
Thanks 2 a great one, Travis
The black community owes Tavis Smiey an apology they were calling him all kinds of names when him and Cornell West were the only black people holding Obama accountable.
No he owes the black community an apology. I listened to Mr Smiley every morning on Tom Joiner radio show.
Mr Smiley became arrogant. He wanted to do all the thinking for black Americans and got irate when some black folks were not in agreement with him
Even Mr Tom Joiner had to part ways with Mr Smiley.
@@JAMESJOHNSON-qs8qg He was right and many of us were wrong. I think he deserves an Apology.
@@DualityUnlimited I critized his arrogant. Mr Smiley became very irate when folks didn't agree with him.
It's your opinion he was right. Black Americans are not monoliths.
There has never been a time when everyone is on the same accord and never will...Mr Smiley need to learn to respect that.
@ History has proven he was Correct. You give too much credence to Opinions. Accountability and Accuracy are the keys to growth. Seems like you are bitter over the delivery and not even the message.
Facts Tavistock and cornel west were trying g to open up the minds of black folks and the gatekeepers got mad
Best guest ever schooling the misinformed
speaking truth.
I miss this King on the news
Good interview Sway with Tavis Smiley!! Love Tavis Smiley always!!!😘❤️
Glad Tavis is finally out the MeToo dungeon...
It's been a while since I listened to Tavis. I used to love watching his show and then it stopped (hhmm). Good to see him though.
Stopped because of allegedly sexual harassment in the work place.
5 WHY Root Cause Analysis: The method is remarkably simple: when a problem occurs, you drill down to its root cause by asking "Why?" five times. Then, when a counter-measure becomes apparent, you follow it through to prevent the issue from recurring.
THANK U
B1 FBA soldier 🎉🎉🎉
chronologically-gifted sounds like something you're running from - trying to disguise - instead - embrace being an Elder - and if you are almost there like you are Tavis - the term is 'Elder-in-training' - peace
My question is why did Tavis aggressively campaign against Barack Obama campaign for the United States President?
Because after the election he abandoned the black agenda that he talked about & Tavis pointed it out and people didn’t like it because they worshipped Obama .
🤔
What are talking about? Are listening to same conversation and reading this chatroom post? Tavis vote for Obama twice as did we all black people for nothing in 8 years. So your asking why he held accountable? 😮
@@selenaricks9526She may have been listening to Mr Smiley on The Tom Joiner show every morning like I did.
He was definitely anti Obama. Til this day I believe he was on the Hilary Clinton pay roll.
Were you in the voting booth with him to see who he voted for?
Hard for me to believe he voted for Obama....saying it now to get back the folks he lost.
Good question? 🤔
💯💯🔥
WTH where did Heather B come from where Obama in her 40s in the first time in her generation She recalls Black Men voting!?!! Wasn’t she Real World roommates with Kevin Powell 😂
What if black men actually asked for a plan this time???
""Be careful with our Gifts!!!!
No shade, Tavis knows that statement comes from a book called think and grow rich by Dennis Kimbro. Not sure why Tavis is a reader. Get the book , I read it forty year’s ago
By and large, corporate interests control our media and press. With this in mind, what are the implications with regard to the first amendment ? How does this factor affect that right and the power that it wields, the results that it yields?
*(TRUE FREEDOM AND REAL JUSTICE FOR ALL BLACK PEOPLE) and absolutely nothing less!should be the only goal, aim, and final Endgame.
If not, tell us why, and provide a better solution, Thx.
"Sister". 😂
Chronologically advanced or chronological expert, or what he says after chronological is all still some old man rhetort and it's a, "No Granddad" when he gets a chance to use it which is often.
You are capable to survive on earth and appear to be comfortable and secure in your way of living. Im only 34; I want to live too! Older people make me want to live because best believe if they can have your body they would use it better than you if you don't live!
Excellent interview. I’m a black man who voted for Trump. I have tremendous respect for Tavis and his points though.
Les Brown 6:40
I am Black and voting Trump 2024
Wasn't he 'me too-ed' out of his job?
Sometimes you have to fight with your Friends. West/Abdullah 2024. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. West/Abdullah 2024 and beyond.
Miss seeing and hearing Tavis. Im gonna tune in to his AM station.
HOWEVER... I went to search foe most recent interviews, and I was shocked (but not really). BROTHA Tavis... PLZ STAY AWAY FROM THE KULTURE VULTURE VLADIMIR. I cant support that one.
Smh, rubbish! Cmon Tavis!!!
We are still waiting on Trump’s plan for black men.
Black Americans have been voting 85% Democratic for 60+ years, so the Democratic party owes beneficial policies for us. Quit deflecting.
@sistahb5159 We are dealing with a duopoly. The differences between the Dems and GOP are cosmetic. The 60+ years you're talking about was preceded by Black folks voting Republican for 90+ years. The Republicans abandoned us first during the Compromise of 1876 (which resulted in the terrization and death of Black people for 40 years). Then the GOP did it again during the "Lily White Movement" of the early 1900s. And the GOP's final betrayal was during the "Southern Strategy" of the 1960s when the Dixiecrats became Republicans. The Democrats' betrayal of Black people is just as extensive. The solution is for us to organize our money and apply Georgist economic principles. It's about increasing what economists call "the velocity of money" in Black communities. I encourage you to sudy Fred Foldvary, Mason Gaffney, and Henry George along with all the Black master freedom fighters. The duopoly will not save us.
These talking heads are “good at saying Nothing well “ 💤
Hindu Kamala ain’t Black
I am Black and voting Trump
The title is distrubing? What black people? He doesnt speak or represent me.
Here we go again with Mr Smiley appointing himself to be the thinker for black folks...
Who appointed or elected him?
Travis, I used to listen to you for decades…When you were CANCELED, I was surprised by the claims women made toward you. Your comments during this election PROVES to me that you are guilty as charged and that you are compromised. It’s a shame really…You have given advice and your opinion… here’s mine to you. Get On Your Knees And Repent!
He is obviously NOT cancelled.
This is spellwork and I rebuke it .
Your comments are canceled.Please get out of own head and focus on reality. You probably voted for Clinton twice.
@@davidmuhammad8960He was....Seem you have missed out on years of information. He is trying to pop back up and make himself relevant.
Thanks Sunflower for not forgetting.
I was done with him with The Tom Joiner show when he started acting like and arrogant idiot because he wanted to do all the thinking and black folks just follow him.
I suspected he was on Hilary Clinton pay roll.
Even a good man like Tom Joyner had to part ways with him.