Tavis Smiley Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tavis Smiley.

Tavis Smiley is an American talk show host, author, and political commentator. He was born on September 13, 1964, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Smiley attended Indiana University and received a degree in public affairs.

His career in media began as a radio commentator, but he gained widespread recognition as a television host. Smiley hosted the late-night talk show "BET Tonight" on Black Entertainment Television (BET) from 1996 to 2001. He later hosted the talk show "Tavis Smiley" on PBS, which aired for nearly 14 years until it was canceled in 2017.

Throughout his career, Smiley has interviewed numerous influential figures, from political leaders to artists and intellectuals. He is known for addressing a wide range of topics including politics, race, and culture.

Smiley has also authored several books, many of which focus on social and political issues affecting African Americans. Some of his notable works include "The Covenant with Black America" and "Death of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final Year."

He has received numerous awards for his contributions to media and his commitment to social justice causes. Smiley continues to engage with his audience through various platforms, including his podcast, where he discusses issues of race, politics, and culture.

I still think in this country, and this might surprise you,

I still think in this country, and this might surprise you, the one thing that George Bush said as president that I do agree with, I love that phrase, 'the soft bigotry of low expectations.

Tavis Smiley

Love

When it comes to the president, we have to respect him, we h

When it comes to the president, we have to respect him, we have to protect him, and we have to correct him. And in my career, since he'd been on the national stage at least, I've had - I've always respected the president.

Tavis Smiley

Respect

We give you the facts. I told you information is power - kno

We give you the facts. I told you information is power - knowledge is power. We can't be in an ideological battle to redeem the soul of this country if we don't have the facts.

Tavis Smiley

Knowledge