Tavis Smiley . Empowerment | PBS

Terrence Roberts

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:30:04 PST

One of the 'Little Rock Nine' reflects on the therapeutic process of writing his memoir and whether the experience was worth it.

Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:30:04 PST

Longtime activist weighs in on the recent rash of school violence in Chicago.

Eric Sundquist

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:30:04 PST

UCLA literature professor assesses the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

John Lewis

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:30:04 PST

Georgia representative discusses the late Sen. Kennedy's impact on Black America.

Vernon Jordan

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:30:04 PST

Civil rights attorney reflects on his personal friendship with the late Sen. Ted Kennedy.

Vernon Jordan

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:30:04 PST

Civil rights activist, lawyer and political advisor discusses the future of capitalism and how President Obama is doing.

Debo Adegbile

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:30:04 PST

NAACP LDF lead litigator talks about the Voting Rights Act case he argued before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mary Berry

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:30:04 PST

History professor explains the work of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, which she formerly chaired, and how the bipartisan body became so political.

Vernon Jordan

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:30:04 PST

Civil rights activist, lawyer and political advisor discusses the future of capitalism, how President Obama is doing and the GOP strategy to oppose Judge Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination.

Michael Fauntroy

Thu, 14 May 2009 03:30:04 PST

Assistant professor at the George Mason School of Public Policy, weighs in on whether there's room for moderates in the GOP and the relationship between the party's leaders and the Black community.

Roger Wilkins

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:30:04 PST

Publisher of the NAACP's Crisis magazine, weighs in on the focus on the first 100 days of the presidency.

John Hope Franklin Tribute

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:30:04 PST

Tavis pays tribute to dean of African American historians.

Odetta

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:30:04 PST

Tavis pays tribute to America's folk music legend.

Gardner Taylor

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:30:04 PST

Nationally renowned preacher tells the story of survival and acceptance that began for him with a car accident on a country road in 1937 Louisiana.

Cornel West

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:30:04 PST

Princeton professor explains why he is okay with the Democratic Party being in the White House and controlling Congress.

Eric Etheridge

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:30:04 PST

Journalist-photographer explains how obtaining mug shots of Freedom Riders transformed his latest book.

Jonathan Rieder

Thu, 22 May 2008 03:30:04 PST

Barnard sociologist and author of The Word of the Lord is Upon Me describes the artistry and the humorous side of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kimberlé Crenshaw

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:30:04 PST

Law professor addresses the Democratic presidential candidates' support of affirmative action programs.

Cornel West

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:30:04 PST

Princeton University professor discusses Dr. King's lasting legacy.

Michael Dyson

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 03:30:04 PST

Georgetown University professor discusses Dr. King's lasting legacy.

Edward Norton

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:30:04 PST

Actor-producer-activist shares the backstory of his new documentary, By the People, and talks about training for the New York Marathon.

Anthony Edwards

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:30:04 PST

Actor-director-activist describes his efforts to build the first public children's hospital in Kenya.

Aaron Williams

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:30:04 PST

New director of the Peace Corps recounts why he joined the organization as a volunteer and describes how the work has changed.

Jesse Jackson, Sr.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:30:04 PST

Longtime activist weighs in on the recent rash of school violence in Chicago.

Robert Greenwald

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:30:04 PST

Filmmaker and Brave New Foundation president talks about the circumstances of soldiers returning from the Iraq war.

Joan Baez

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:30:04 PST

Iconic folk artist, who's celebrating 50 years in the business, shares how she got into music and humanitarian advocacy.

Greg Mortenson

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:30:04 PST

Pennies for Peace founder argues that unless girls are educated, society can't change.

Carlos Moore

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:30:04 PST

Cuban political scientist offers his thoughts on Fidel Castro's legacy.

Danny Glover

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 03:30:04 PST

Award-winning actor, producer and activist talks about his Academy Award-nominated documentary on post-Hurricane Katrina.

Bill Strickland

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:30:04 PST

Job training expert discusses the irony of the upcoming inauguration of an African American president when the current economic crisis has devastated the African American community.

Earl Stafford

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 03:30:04 PST

Entrepreneur describes the outpouring of support for the "People's Inaugural Project.."

Odetta

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:30:04 PST

Tavis pays tribute to America's folk music legend.

Marian Edelman

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:30:04 PST

Children Defense Fund founder discusses her battle with the Bush Administration on its use of the CDF trademark.

Tom Morello

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:30:04 PST

Musician-activist discusses the cultural significance of an Obama presidency.

Geoff Canada, Paul Tough

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:30:04 PST

Harlem Children's Zone CEO and journalist-author talk about the inspiration of the anti-poverty program.

Nicole Lee

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:30:04 PST

TransAfrica Forum executive director comments on the situation in Zimbabwe.

Curtis Watkins

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:30:04 PST

Director of LifeSTARTS says the Supreme Court ruling overturning a handgun ban will create an arms race in Washington DC.

Amy Goodman

Thu, 01 May 2008 03:30:04 PST

Democracy Now! host and author of "Standing Up to the Madness" explains how the Patriot Act has impacted Americans' civil liberties.

Joe Madison

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:30:04 PST

Radio talk show host explains how the Darfur crisis began in Sudan and describes what it's like to witness the ongoing civil war.

Dorothy Cotton

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 03:30:04 PST

Former SCLC Education Director explains the role sexism played in the organizations of the civil rights movement.