When it comes to the president, we have to respect him, we have to protect him, and we have to correct him. And in my career, since he'd been on the national stage at least, I've had - I've always respected the president.
Tavis SmileyStruggling to stay in the middle class, and I love that. That's me and my dad and my family.
Tavis SmileySometimes even your friends don't understand your calling, your purpose, your vocation. But you have to stand in your truth anyway, and they will eventually come around to understanding you, if you do it lovingly.
Tavis SmileyDemocrats, too often, take blacks for granted, and Republicans, too often, simply ignore black voters.
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