Tavis Smiley

Commentator says fiscal cliff negotiators are leaving poor behind

Global Politics

Now more than ever there’s a need to set partisan differences aside to address the number of Americans living in poverty, activists say. But with no representation for the growing number of people falling into poverty, some are calling fiscal cliff negotiations a threat to our democracy.

The Tavis Smiley Show’s “Poverty in America” – Seniors

Black unemployment at Depression-era levels

Condoleezza Rice interview

Global Politics

Stimulus package debate

Global Politics

Historic Supreme Court Pick

Global Politics

The nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court both a historic act, and an opportunity for Republicans to rally.

Being the Change

Arts, Culture & Media

Profiles of individuals who have changed the lives of millions — from Melinda Gates to Peter Bloom of DonorsChoose.org.

Best Black Writing of 2009

Arts, Culture & Media

Editors of two new anthologies talk about what it takes to make the cut for “Best African American Fiction” and “Best African American Essays.”

The Tavis Smiley Show’s “Poverty in America” – Hunger

New census data shows that 46 million people live in poverty in the United States. That’s about one out of every six Americans.

Commerce Secretary Gary Locke on state of small businesses

Secretary Locke says small and minority-owned businesses among first to recover from economic downturn.