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      Tavis Smiley

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      Tavis Smiley is the host of PBS's The Tavis Smiley Show. He also appears as a regular commentator on Tom Joyner's top-rated ABC radio show. He is the author of such bestsellers as Hard Left, Doing What's Right, How to Make Black America Better, and Keeping the Faith.

      David Ritz has written biographies of, among others, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and B. B. King. His latest book, Messengers: Portraits of African American Ministers, was published in 2006.

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      How to Make Black America Better: Leading African Americans Speak Out

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      Never Mind Success - Go For Greatness!: The Best Advice I've Ever Received 1401910629 Book Cover

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      Accountable: Making America as Good as Its Promise 1439100020 Book Cover

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      50 for Your Future: Lessons from Down the Road 1401948391 Book Cover

      50 for Your Future: Lessons from Down the Road

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      Keeping the Faith: Stories of Love, Courage, Healing and Hope from Black America 0385505140 Book Cover

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      On Air, the Best of Tavis Smiley (On Air) 1890194336 Book Cover

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      Too Important To Fail: Saving America's Boys 1401939112 Book Cover

      Too Important To Fail: Saving America's Boys

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      Leading by Listening: Connecting through Conversation to Transform Your Relationships and Your Business 1401954456 Book Cover

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      Empowerment Cards 1401901271 Book Cover

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