Tavis Smiley Says Obama Can't Transcend Race

Radio and talk show host Tavis Smiley created a major uproar in the black community when he chastised Barack Obama for not attending his State of the Black Union Conference in February, and similarly has asked "black folk" to hold Obama accountable to the concerns of black people. Tavis, who gave his last commentary on the The Tom Joyner Morning Show on June 26th, says emphatically that Obama can't transcend race in his run to be the next President of The United States.

Tavis initially angered me with his comments about Obama, and I thought he was just hating on the brother. Over time, after reading more and more and watching Obama in action, I understand where Tavis is coming from regarding putting too much hope in Obama.

Barack Obama is not the savior who will cure all that plagues the black community, and while he will need to be held responsible for all people, black people will deserve a seat at the table if he is indeed elected.

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