Archives February 2004
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Monday, February 2
Rev. Al Sharpton discusses his presidential bid. Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. describes his PBS documentary, America Beyond the Color Line.
Tuesday, February 3
Toni Morrison responds to critics who try to pigeonhole her writing and gives advice to writers looking for their big break.
Wednesday, February 4
Harry Belafonte reflects on how being the son of immigrants shapes his view of America and gives advice to those who struggle with finding their purpose.
Thursday, February 5
J. Kenneth Blackwell comments on Ohio's ban on gay marriages. Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin talks about his career.
Friday, February 6
RNC chair Ed Gillespie speculates on the upcoming campaign. Afeni Shakur and Jasmine Guy share thoughts on the inspiration for their new book release.
Monday, February 9
Sen. Tom Daschle talks about his party's chances in this year's election. ‹ber producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis reflect on their partnership.
Tuesday, February 10
Chuck D talks about the politics of young voters. Joe Eszterhas reflects on life away from Hollywood.
Wednesday, February 11
Rep. Harold Ford evaluates the primary season so far, and Carrie Fisher talks about the transition from actress to successful screenwriter.
Thursday, February 12
Marcia Gay Harden reflects on how having children impacts her career perspective. The ladies of Floetry describe the neo-soul music genre.
Friday, February 13
Arsenio Hall talks to Tavis about changes in the business, the importance of having control and life after his talk show.
Monday, February 16
ESPN's Stuart Scott reflects on the difference between reputation and integrity. Money maven Michelle Singletary muses on living in a "label" society.
Tuesday, February 17
Kanye West shares why he stayed with a label that didn't want to sign him as an artist, and Kathy Ireland explains why she wanted her own brand.
Wednesday, February 18
Harry Belafonte reflects on how being the son of immigrants shapes his view of America and gives advice to those who struggle with finding their purpose.
Thursday, February 19
Prince gives a rare interview to Tavis, performs live and presents a sneak preview -- the world premier -- of the video for his latest effort, "Musicology."
Friday, February 20
Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan goes head-to-head with Tavis in a discussion of reparations.
Monday, February 23
California Sen. Barbara Boxer comments on same-sex marriage. Funnyman Cedric the Entertainer responds to whether anything should be off limits in comedy.
Tuesday, February 24
KRS-ONE discusses the state of the hip-hop today, and Andy Serkis describes how technology and acting merged in his Lord of the Rings character.
Wednesday, February 25
Jonathan Alter reviews President Bush's re-election chances this year. Anthony Anderson tells Tavis why he created his own TV series
Thursday, February 26
Kevin Nealon reflects on the political issues of the day and Mekhi Phifer shares how he stumbled into acting.
Friday, February 27
Filmmaker Errol Morris describes the lessons of the Vietnam War. Actor John McGinley shares how having a son with Down syndrome has affected his life.



















