State of the Black Union

Some of the most influential thinkers, entertainers, and political leaders of our time gather each year to discuss the State of the Black Union during Black History Month. Presented annually in February by Tavis Smiley Presents, the symposium was created to educate, enlighten and empower America by bringing people together and engaging them in thoughtful dialogue, leading the way to constructive action.

10th Anniversary

 

Press Releases

January 19, 2009 Press Release:
Tavis Smiley's State of the Black Union Returns Home to Los Angeles for 10th Anniversary of Conversations

October 14, 2008 Press Release:
Tavis Smiley's State of the Black Union Returns Home to Los Angeles for 10th Anniversary of Conversations

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Listen. People want to be heard. The more we listen, the more sense we can speak.

 

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