Tavis Smiley, KBLA Delivers Historic National Climate Change Simulcast
July 3, 2024
The June 18 summit occurred at the California Science Center in Exposition Park and simulcast live on C-Span and KBLA.
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Tavis Smiley
Family to Sell Bruce’s Beach Property Back to LA County for $20 Million
January 5, 2023
After a protracted legal process that led to the historic return of pristine Manhattan Beach coastal property to a Black family that had the land stripped away nearly a century ago, the family has decided to sell the parcel back to the county for $20 million, the county confirmed today.
Tavis Smiley Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of KBLA Talk 1580 in L.A.
July 21, 2022
Tavis Smiley recently celebrated the one-year anniversary as the owner of KBLA Talk 1580, the only Black-owned and operated talk radio station west of the Mississippi.
Aiming for a California Comeback: Tavis Smiley Returns to Radio
June 24, 2021
The station is expected to be on air 24 hours a day seven days a week.
NNPA President, Chavis, Launches New Public Broadcasting Show Chronicling Black Lives
October 16, 2020
Chavis, a student and disciple of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a member of the famous Wilmington 10 civil rights group, began his new show on Sunday, Oct. 4, featuring Major Neil Franklin, the executive director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC).
Jarrell Davis and Judge John Meigs (Ret.) Honored at 82nd Annual Kappa Alpha Psi Black and White Ball
November 15, 2018
The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will host what many consider to be the kick-off of the African American holiday social calendar here in Southern California, when they host their 82nd Annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, November 17, at the Marina Del Rey Marriott Hotel.
Tavis Smiley Holds Cross Country Conversation: Women, Men and the Workplace
February 8, 2018
While most Hollywood men being accused of sexual misconduct or harassment are in rehab or laying low, Tavis Smiley hits the road to find understanding to this “out the closet” epidemic.
Tavis Smiley announces deal for new show
January 11, 2018
Less than a month after PBS dropped Tavis Smiley’s talk show after reported inappropriate relationships with subordinates, Smiley announced a deal Monday to go back to work with a new series about inspirational stories.
Tavis Smiley Talks Trump, Obama, Tom Joyner and Education Equity
November 9, 2017
In reminiscent fashion of the State of the Black Union, Tavis Smiley partners with the Bill and Milanda Gates Foundation and Enterprise to discuss U.S. education equity.
Tavis Smiley celebrates the grand opening of Everytable’s newest location, bringing healthy, grab-and-go meals to the Baldwin Hills community
March 8, 2017
Smiley supports Everytable Co-founders Sam Polk and David Foster, creating an alliance to combat local food insecurity and improve nutrition education
Tavis Smiley speaks on new book about Michael Jackson
July 8, 2016
Tavis Smiley speaks on new book about Michael Jackson
ON THE WEB: Tavis Smiley
July 6, 2016
On July 28, Tavis Smiley came to the Barnes & Noble at the Grove in Los Angeles to promote his new book, Before You Judge Me: The Triumph and Tragedy of Michael Jackson’s Last Days. Minutes before his discussion of the book in front of attendees, I sat down with him and asked him a few questions about his book and his thoughts about the controversial presidential election currently taking place. What was his motivation? What can readers expect to read about that they haven’t heard about on television? What if it was a miracle that Michael Jackson made