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Tavis stands accused of being a Clinton sympathizer. I have absolutely no problem interrogating and criticizing Tavis's relationship with the Clinton. But whilst we are pining for transparency we might look to Prez. Obama. Obama promised a transparent administration, but he is hardly better than bush on that regard. We need look no further than the sweet deals Obama makes with the Fat Cats. It seems to me that Obama is the one we should be pressing for disclosure, not Tavis. And even if Tavis was a dirty rotten scoundrel, he is 100% correct on this particular issue. He has simply said that Obama is ignoring black folks and that we need a Black Agenda. He is correct; he is the only prominent Black media person who has been saying it consistently. No one else is standing up to take on that role. I welcome his intervention. In fact his liabilities might make him the only candidate for this role. Whereas Boyce, Sharpton and the rest are toeing the line, Tavis now feels like he has nothing much to lose. GI
See also: "Novocaine Presidency" Tavis Smiley goes in on Rev. Al Sharpton Click on video below or go to link @ Blip TV Tavis Smiley calls out Black leadership for sleeping at the wheel and launches the We Count! campaign for a Black Agenda. To watch announcement, click here. To read the full transcript, click here. (PDF) |
America has experienced its share of troubles this past year: the worst recession since World War I; the continuing wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with doubts about the exit plans; rising poverty in our inner cities, suburbs and rural communities; and the disproportionate power of corporations and special interests in Congress. In this “post racial” era, the question needs to be asked: Is there a need for a Black Agenda? The conversation will be moderated by Tavis Smiley. Invited panelists include Cornel West, Valerie Jarrett, Michael Eric Dyson, Jesse Jackson, Louis Farrakhan, Barbara Lee, Tom Burrell, Marc Morial, Ben Jealous, Al Sharpton and others.
The event is free and open to the public. However, you must register to attend.
Click here to register.
Click here for more information on the event location.
We look forward to seeing you at the event!
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