Tavis Quits Tom Joyner Show

Tavis Smiley quits Tom Joyner Show due to personal obligations and projects.

Sounds believable! The Tom Joyner Show takes up too much of his time; Smiley is also a host on PBS, has his own show on BET and has written numerous books; sounds busy. Smiley has worked with the Tom Joyner Show for twelve years, even if he wanted to retire, this could be a great time!

Image: Smiley (far right) & Joyner (Middle)

Addressing the situation, he might have hatred from the black community because Smiley is not a supporter of Obama’s absence from the “State of the Black Union.” Didn’t the rest of the black community feel a little betrayed by Obama’s absence? “Tavis loves black people. You and I know that,” states Joyner on the show. So, is Obama the first and probably only person Smiley does not like? I refuse to believe. Smiley does not have to give someone credit when it’s not earned.

Since Barack is black, he should have all black supporters; no! This is where voting occurs; you vote for whomever you feel will be the best representative and leader of the United States. Not saying Tavis is voting for Barack or not, but he does have his own feelings and opinions; he does not have to be a Barack fan.

Now, for Tom to state that Smiley quit due to hatred building up from the black community was wrong and conniving. Why would Tom say that? After twelve years of collaboration wouldn’t you think their relationship was better than that? Smiley wrote on huffingtonpost.com, “Sometimes I joke that my life is really divided into two periods, “BT” and “AT,”-- “Before Tom” and “After Tom,” while also writing that he has much love for Joyner.

Listening to the announcement does Joyner feel the same way?

Listen to Joyner’s announcement:
http://players.eonstreams.com/FastAim/Player/Player.php?PlayerID=419&MediaURL=http%3A%2F%2Fmmslb.eonstreams.com%2Fb%2Freachmedia%2F041108%2FTAVIS.wma

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