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40th Anniversary
of African American
Studies in Academia
A Tavis Smiley Show Special
September 18, 2009
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Hour One

"Reviving" the Civil Rights Division
	John Payton John Payton, director and counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund applauds the U.S. Attorney General's plan to reshape the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department. www.naacp.org Listen Now!
	Roger Clegg Roger Clegg, president and legal counsel of the Center for Equal Opportunity, sees politics at work in the AG's decision. www.ceousa.org Listen Now!

	Eddie Glaude Eddie Glaude argues why we should not undervalue the word "labor," when we celebrate Labor Day. www.princeton.edu/ africanamericanstudies Listen Now!
	Marking 9/11 Anniversary with National Day of Service Organizers are getting ready to remember those lost in the 9/11 terrorist attacks with the first National Day of Service. David Paine, founder of My Good Deed, helped push for the focus on service and shares ways you can get involved. Tim Sumner, a 20 year Army veteran and advocate for the 9/11 community, also joins us to discuss how he will be remembering loved ones he lost on 9/11. www.serve.gov www.911dayofservice.org www.911familiesforamerica.org Listen Now!
	3-Minute Sports Drill Sports commentator George Johnson discusses the double standards in the National Football League. Listen Now!
	Ledisi Ledisi is back and blazing up the charts with her new album, *Turn Me Loose*. www.ledisi.com Listen Now!

Hour Two

	Carlotta Walls LaNier Carlotta Walls LaNier shares her personal story of breaking down barriers and making history as one of the Little Rock Nine in her new book, *A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School*. Listen Now!
	Ethics of Chris Brown Jonathan Walton examines the re-emergence of pop star Chris Brown, and is critical of his much publicized "apology." www.jonathanlwalton.com Listen Now!
	*A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge* Artist and author Josh Neufeld captures the human toll of Hurricane Katrina in a whole new way-through comics in his new graphic novel, *A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge. And, we also meet Kwame Webster*, one of the Katrina survivors profiled in the new book. joshn.home.mindspring.com Listen Now!
	Omar Wasow Our in-house tech guru, Omar Wasow, gives us the back-to-school tech trends for students and teachers alike. www.omarwasow.com Listen Now!
	Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears Singer Joe Lewis and guitarist Zach Ernst of blues outfit Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears stop by to share their new CD, Tell 'Em What Your Name Is! www.blackjoelewis.com Listen Now!