
A Conversation with Tavis Smiley – Part I
Clip: Season 43 Episode 3 | 11m 26s
Tavis Smiley joins us to discuss his latest book, “Death of a King.” Ep 4303/seg 1.
Award-winning broadcaster and New York Times bestselling author, Tavis Smiley, has a new book out that recounts the last year of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. In this book, “Death of a King,” Tavis writes about the trails and tribulations that Dr. King experienced leading up to his shocking assassination on April 4, 1968. Episode 4303/Segment 1.
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A Conversation with Tavis Smiley – Part I
Clip: Season 43 Episode 3 | 11m 26s
Award-winning broadcaster and New York Times bestselling author, Tavis Smiley, has a new book out that recounts the last year of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. In this book, “Death of a King,” Tavis writes about the trails and tribulations that Dr. King experienced leading up to his shocking assassination on April 4, 1968. Episode 4303/Segment 1.
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Clip: S43 Ep3 | 11m 32s | Tavis Smiley discusses his career and other projects. Ep 4303/seg 3. (11m 32s)
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Clip: S43 Ep3 | 28s | Ken Coleman looks back at African-American life in Detroit. Ep 4303/seg 2. (28s)
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