Your Black World founder Dr. Boyce Watkins writes in a blog entry that until now, Tavis Smiley’s actions have defined him as a leading critic of President Barack Obama and, until recently, a textbook ...

Tavis Smiley’s recent criticisms of the Obama administration’s failure to directly address the concerns of the black community has caused an uproar among black leaders. The Tavis haters are out in ...

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Colorlines is the leading source for accessible media on race, power and democracy. We offer analysis, collective meaning-making, and opportunities to engage in power-building moments and movements.