Black Celebrities Support Trump Amid Mixed Reactions
Prominent Black celebrities like Lil Wayne, Kodak Black, and Kanye West have shifted support to Trump, sparking mixed reactions. Tavis Smiley reflects on political diversity...
Elston Butler Exits Tavis Smiley’s KBLA Los Angeles
Los Angeles radio veteran Elston Butler resigned as President and General Manager of KBLA TALK 1580, ending his two-year tenure with Tavis Smiley's station....
Marvell Scott Controversy Raises Questions About His Actions
Radio industry insider Kevin Ross weighs in on the Marvell Scott controversy, Tavis Smiley's career trajectory, and the looming performance tax impact on radio stations....
California Black Chamber of Commerce Expands to Los Angeles
California Black Chamber of Commerce expands to Los Angeles with new Inglewood offices, led by CEO Jay King of Club Nouveau fame. Partnership with Tavis...
TAVIS SMILEY AND KBLA ANNOUNCE NEW SUNDAY SHOW
KBLA Talk 1580 launches new Sunday morning show 'A More Perfect Union' hosted by Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey and executive produced by Tavis Smiley....
Tavis Smiley Unveils KBLA Weekend Lineup
Tavis Smiley announces new weekend programming lineup for KBLA Talk 1580, Los Angeles' first Black-owned progressive talk radio station launched on Juneteenth....
D.L. Hughley Joins Tavis Smiley’s New Radio Station in LA
Comedian D.L. Hughley joins Tavis Smiley's new Los Angeles radio station, bringing his afternoon drive syndicated show to the platform....
Tavis Smiley on Black Ownership in Distribution
Tavis Smiley discusses his black-owned talk station and the lack of African American ownership in media distribution and cultural products....
Tavis Smiley Announces KBLA Line-up at Talk Station
Tavis Smiley launches KBLA Talk 1580, the only Black-owned talk radio station in Southern California, featuring hosts like D.L. Hughley and Alonzo Bodden....
TAVIS SMILEY APPOINTS ELSTON BUTLER TO LEAD KBLA
Tavis Smiley appoints radio veteran Elston Howard Butler as president and COO of KBLA Talk 1580, LA's first Black-owned progressive talk station launching Juneteenth 2021....
92.3 The Beat: Early 90s Radio with Dark History
KKBT 92.3 'The Beat' was LA's premier urban station in the early 90s, but faced serious issues with racism against Black male employees despite playing...
Tavis Smiley & JJ Abrams Team on Jackson TV Series
Tavis Smiley partners with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Productions to develop a TV series about Michael Jackson's final months for Warner Bros. Television....
Tavis Smiley’s Judiciary Town Halls
Tavis Smiley hosts unprecedented town halls with judges to rebuild trust in the judicial system, especially in communities of color. The series airs on PBS....
Tavis Smiley Revisits The Covenant with Black America
Tavis Smiley revisits his bestselling Covenant with Black America ten years later, examining progress on crucial issues facing African Americans from healthcare to criminal justice....
Tavis Smiley Inspires at Bunker Hill Community College
Talk show host Tavis Smiley inspired students at Bunker Hill Community College, sharing his journey from poverty to PBS host while urging students to write...
In the Midst of the Ferguson ordeal, Where is Tavis Smiley?
Examining Tavis Smiley's notable absence during the Ferguson protests following Michael Brown's death, despite his history of activism and social commentary....
Tavis Smiley Show to Host Roundtable on Poverty Solutions
The Tavis Smiley Show will host a two-hour poverty solutions roundtable on January 10, 2014, marking the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty....
Final Thoughts on Tavis Smiley and Cornel West’s Impact
Final analysis of Tavis Smiley and Cornel West's controversial impact on Black politics and community. Critical examination of their roles in elections and business dealings....
Obama’s Team Going After Tavis Smiley’s Sponsors
Tavis Smiley claims President Obama's team is targeting his anti-poverty advertisers and trying to destroy his campaign, though he won't reveal specific names or details....
Tavis Smiley: Latino Leaders Symposium Chicago
PBS broadcaster Tavis Smiley hosts Latino Nation symposium in Chicago on April 6, 2013, featuring prominent Latino leaders and panelists discussing political and cultural influence....
Multiple Producers Resign from Tavis Smiley Show
Three key producers from the Tavis Smiley Show resigned in unison, including executive producer Neal Kendall during the show's tenth anniversary year....
Tavis Smiley Faces Backlash After Controversial Departures
Tavis Smiley faces mounting backlash after controversial departures from major platforms and losing PBS countersuit. His public feuds with Tom Joyner, Steve Harvey, and Al...
Tom Joyner Responds to Tavis Smiley’s Criticism of Obama
Tom Joyner responds to Tavis Smiley's criticism of President Obama using Dr. King's Bible at inauguration. Joyner suggests Smiley's obsession with legacy is driving his...
Tavis Smiley’s Anti-Poverty Initiative
Tavis Smiley launches bipartisan initiative to combat poverty, bringing together leaders like Newt Gingrich and Michael Moore for nationally televised event....
Tavis Smiley Calls for White House Conference on Poverty
Tavis Smiley calls for White House conference to end poverty while continuing criticism of President Obama's policies and approach to economic issues....