About Aibileen: Viola Davis Says She Regrets Playing Maid in The Help
It’s not often that an actor expresses regret about taking an Oscar-nominated role, but that’s exactly what Viola Davis did in a recent interview with the New York Times.
Tavis Smiley's Lawsuit Against PBS Isn't Going Too Well
The indignantly distressed former PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley is not faring well in his legal battle against PBS, the network which released him from his contract in December 2017 over allegations of sexual misconduct.
In the Realm of Black Journalism, ‘We Are Losing Our Lions’
Move Over, Lois Lane! Hit Comic Features Black, Bisexual Tabloid Reporter
White Male Privilege a Problem? #MeToo, Say Women of Color
Tavis Smiley Announces New TV Deal and 5-City Tour on ‘What Is Acceptable’ in the Workplace
After being unceremoniously canceled by PBS in December amid sexual-misconduct allegations, author and talk show host Tavis Smiley announced in a video and press release on Facebook Monday that he is going to debut a new inspirational show online and on the Word Network, which also features programs by Creflo Dollar,…
The Biggest Losers of 2017
As the year comes to a close, The Root takes a look back at those who took an L. We aren’t talking the kind of loss you feel sympathy for—or the kind of losses you point a finger and laugh at or shake your head in shame and secondhand embarrassment. Let’s review everyone—and everything—that caught an extreme loss in…
Tavis Smiley Says PBS Made a ‘Huge Mistake’ Over Sexual-Misconduct Investigation and Suspension
Tavis Smiley appeared on Good Morning America Monday morning, and he had a few words for PBS when it came to his suspension by the network. Smiley’s long-running show was pulled from PBS last week after several complaints of sexual misconduct.
Tavis Smiley Show Suspended Over Sexual Allegations
Suspended PBS Host Tavis Smiley Vows to ‘Fight Back’ Against Claims of Sexual Misconduct
Suspended PBS talk show host Tavis Smiley took to Facebook to issue a strongly worded statement against claims of sexual misconduct against the network.
Dang, Tavis. You Too?
Production on late-night PBS show Tavis Smiley has been suspended indefinitely amid “credible” allegations that its host and namesake has engaged in “conduct that is inconsistent with the values and standards of PBS.”
