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In a throwback clip from episode 23, Tavis Smiley reports that Black America lost ground in every leading economic category during the decade of the Obama presidency. The hosts discuss Smiley's subsequent "cancellation" and the lack of tangible progress for Black families between 2008 and 2016.
Tavis Smiley reported that Black America lost ground in every major economic category during the Obama era. Following his public criticism of the administration's substance over symbolism, Smiley faced significant backlash and was eventually removed from PBS following allegations of a hostile workplace. This is cited as an early example of "canceling" a figure for challenging the Obama narrative.
Tavis Smiley reports that black America lost ground in every major economic category during the decade spanning the Obama administration. The discussion suggests Smiley was marginalized by the political establishment for refusing to "toe the party line" regarding the lack of progress for black citizens.
Tavis Smiley reports that Black America lost ground in every major economic category during the decade spanning Barack Obama's presidency. Smiley attributes this to a "deference to symbolism" over substance, suggesting that Black leaders were silenced by White House invitations while other groups, such as the LGBT community and Wall Street, secured tangible gains.
