http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ en-us © 2004-2007 The Smiley Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The "All-American Presidential Forums on PBS" mark the first time that a panel exclusively comprised of journalists of color are represented in primetime. Inspired by the book the "Covenant With Black America," the candidates are asked about issues ranging from healthcare and housing to Katrina relief, the economy and the environment. The two forums include the Democratic Forum on June 28, 2007 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC and the Republican Forum on September 27, 2007, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. Tavis Smiley on PBS The "All-American Presidential Forums on PBS" mark the first time that a panel exclusively comprised of journalists of color are represented in primetime. Inspired by the book the "Covenant With Black America," the candidates are asked about issues ranging from healthcare and housing to Katrina relief, the economy and the environment. The two forums include the Democratic Forum on June 28, 2007 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC and the Republican Forum on September 27, 2007, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. No News, Tavis Smiley, PBS, KCET, NPR, PRI, Daily, Talk Show, Television, Journalism, Politics, Immigration, Hurricane Katrina, Congress, Election, Campaign, Middle East, Government, Road to Health, Presidential Candidates, Democratic, Republican Tavis Smiley on PBS tavissmiley@kcet.org 140 140 http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/ts-forums140.jpg Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:14 PST Juan Williams asks if school integration is no longer key to the promise of equal educational opportunity for all. Juan Williams asks if school integration is no longer key to the promise of equal educational opportunity for all. 2:33 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep13.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:13 PST Ray Suarez asks the candidates if they think the death penalty is carried out justly in the United States. Ray Suarez asks the candidates if they think the death penalty is carried out justly in the United States. 2:16 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep12.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:12 PST Cynthia Tucker asks what role the U.S. should play in ending the genocide in Darfur. Cynthia Tucker asks what role the U.S. should play in ending the genocide in Darfur. 4:37 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep11.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:11 PST Juan Williams asks the candidates what they say to Americans that are opposed to the continuation of the Iraq war. Juan Williams asks the candidates what they say to Americans that are opposed to the continuation of the Iraq war. 12:17 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep10.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:10 PST Ray Suarez asks how the candidate's health care plans address disparities in access to quality health care. Ray Suarez asks how the candidate's health care plans address disparities in access to quality health care. 7:58 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep09.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:09 PST Cynthia Tucker asks the candidates what they think of voter ID laws, which require photo ID, like a driver's license, in order to vote. Cynthia Tucker asks the candidates what they think of voter ID laws, which require photo ID, like a driver's license, in order to vote. 6:24 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep08.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:08 PST Juan Williams of NPR and the FOX News Channel asks what reform the candidates would endorse to assure that young people of color have equal justice in America's courts. Juan Williams of NPR and the FOX News Channel asks what reform the candidates would endorse to assure that young people of color have equal justice in America's courts. 9:26 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep07.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:07 PST Ray Suarez of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer asks the candidates if it is practical to send illegal immigrants back to their country of origin. Ray Suarez of The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer asks the candidates if it is practical to send illegal immigrants back to their country of origin. 7:15 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep05.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:06 PST The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Cynthia Tucker asks about employment inequity among Black high school graduates and white high school drop outs. The Atlanta Journal Constitution's Cynthia Tucker asks about employment inequity among Black high school graduates and white high school drop outs. 8:03 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep04.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:05 PST Lucille Victoria Rowels from Chicago starts the debate by asking the candidates what legacy they will leave for Black Americans. Lucille Victoria Rowels from Chicago starts the debate by asking the candidates what legacy they will leave for Black Americans. 8:11 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep03.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:04 PST Tavis Smiley asks why each candidate chose to participate and what they say to the republican candidates who did not attend. Tavis Smiley asks why each candidate chose to participate and what they say to the republican candidates who did not attend. 7:40 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep02.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:03 PST Tom Joyner, Tavis Smiley and Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele give opening remarks and introductions for the republican presidential forum. Tom Joyner, Tavis Smiley and Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Michael Steele give opening remarks and introductions for the republican presidential forum. 12:22 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_rep01.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 27 sep 2007 17:00:02 PST Recorded live - Tavis Smiley hosts the Republican Forum on PBS, September 27, 2007. Recorded live - Tavis Smiley hosts the Republican Forum on PBS, September 27, 2007. 1:24:24 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavissmiley_forum_rep.mp3 Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:11 PST DeWayne Wickham asks what an unwillingness to move aggressively to stop the genocide in Darfur says about America's claim to moral leadership. DeWayne Wickham asks what an unwillingness to move aggressively to stop the genocide in Darfur says about America's claim to moral leadership. 08:20 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem09.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:10 PST Ruben Navarrette, Jr. asks if the candidates find outsourcing of U.S. jobs to be a problem, and if so, what their solution is. Ruben Navarrette, Jr. asks if the candidates find outsourcing of U.S. jobs to be a problem, and if so, what their solution is. 06:27 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem08.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:09 PST Michel Martin asks the candidates if they support a federal law that guarantees the right to return to the Gulf regions devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Michel Martin asks the candidates if they support a federal law that guarantees the right to return to the Gulf regions devastated by Hurricane Katrina. 06:32 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem07.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:08 PST DeWayne Wickham asks about the disparities in arrests and incarcerations between African Americans and whites. DeWayne Wickham asks about the disparities in arrests and incarcerations between African Americans and whites. 06:10 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem06.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:07 PST Syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, Jr. asks if the candidates think the rich pay their fair share of taxes. Syndicated columnist Ruben Navarrette, Jr. asks if the candidates think the rich pay their fair share of taxes. 08:40 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem05.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:06 PST Michel Martin of NPR asks how each candidate plans to protect young people from HIV/AIDS. Michel Martin of NPR asks how each candidate plans to protect young people from HIV/AIDS. 11:58 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem04.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:05 PST Syndicated columnist DeWayne Wickham asks about the link between education and poverty and the inequities that keep many black families from prospering. Syndicated columnist DeWayne Wickham asks about the link between education and poverty and the inequities that keep many black families from prospering. 11:20 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem03.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:04 PST Crecilla Cohen Scott from Bowie, Maryland, starts the debate by asking the candidates if race is still the most intractable issue in America. Crecilla Cohen Scott from Bowie, Maryland, starts the debate by asking the candidates if race is still the most intractable issue in America. 12:52 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem02.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:03 PST Dr. H. Patrick Swygert, Tom Joyner, Tavis Smiley and Gov. Deval Patrick give opening remarks and introductions for the democratic presidential forum. Dr. H. Patrick Swygert, Tom Joyner, Tavis Smiley and Gov. Deval Patrick give opening remarks and introductions for the democratic presidential forum. 12:16 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisvideo_forum_dem01.m4v Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ thu, 28 Jun 2007 17:00:02 PST Recorded live - Tavis Smiley hosts the Democratic Forum on PBS, June 28, 2007. Recorded live - Tavis Smiley hosts the Democratic Forum on PBS, June 28, 2007. 1:24:14 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavissmiley_forum_dem.mp3 Tavis Smiley on PBS http://www.pbs.org/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/special/forums/ Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:00:02 PST Watch the Democratic Forum on PBS, June 28, 2007, 9-10:30pm (EDT) Watch the Democratic Forum on PBS, June 28, 2007, 9-10:30pm (EDT) 00:31 http://www.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/kcet/tavissmiley/rss/media/tavisforums_promo.m4v