Tavis Smiley: Accountable: Making America as Good as its Promise
Nationally known radio & television personality,
Bestselling author, political commentator,
Hosted by Andrea Lewis
Benefits KPFA Radio 94.1FM
Info: www.kpfa.org/events, 510.848.6767X609
The inauguration of President Barack Obama was a magnificent celebration.
Now that celebrating is over. President Obama and his administration have
begun the difficult task of dealing with the numerous woes of our country.
Americans have returned to their lives, many wondering whether they'll be
able to find or keep their jobs and their homes; whether they'll be able
to afford healthcare as premiums skyrocket and in the absence of
healthcare, how or if they'll meet their medical needs; whether their
children will be able to attend colleges and universities and if they're
able to afford it. Yet, in Obama, millions hold insistently to the real
possibility for change. Thus there is realistic hope.
In ACCOUNTABLE: Making America as Good as its Promise Tavis Smiley, with
co-author Stephanie Robinson, Esq., says now is not the time to be a
spectator. As citizens, "we need all hands on deck, regardless of
background, socioeconomic level or ethnicity. Our mission is to equip
citizens with the appropriate tools to assess the performance of our
elected leaders and ourselves," writes Smiley. "Accountable is the
yardstick for measuring whether our politicians, and our leaders, and
ourselves have satisfied their respective duties in our democracy. Our
purpose is clear and nonpartisan, we pull no punches. It is the job of
politicians to make promises, but it is the job of the people who elect
them to make sure they keep them."
Tavis Smiley is a nationally known intellectual, activist, political
commentator, entrepreneur, and radio and television personality. He
founded the ground-breaking and historic State of the Black Union series.
Smiley has authored several best-selling books, including The Covenant of
Black America and The Covenant in Action.
About KPFA Radio 94.1 FM:
To promote cultural diversity and pluralistic community expression.
To contribute to a lasting understanding between individuals of all
nations, races, creeds and colors.
To promote freedom of the press and serve as a forum for various
viewpoints.
When:
Tuesday March 10, 2009
6:30 PM -
8:30 PM
Pacific
Where:
First Congregational Church of Oakland,
2501 Harrison Street,
Oakland, CA 94612
510-287-9700
Organizer:
KPFA Radio 94.1 FM
Cost:
$12 advance, $15 door.
Contact:
510-848-6767
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