Updated New York
Times' bestseller highlights priority issues for Black
Americans that will impact and shape the November 2024 election
LOS
ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty
years after sparking a national dialogue on systemic
inequality, Tavis Smiley has updated and released The
Covenant with Black America. The recently released book, The
Covenant with Black America: 20 Years Later, maintains the
book's original sense of urgency while weaving in a powerful blend
of historical insights and contemporary voices. Initially published
in 2004, The Covenant with Black America quickly became a #1
New York Times bestseller by
critically addressing the issues facing America's Black community
and pushing the nation to confront deep-rooted disparities with
extraordinary determination.
The Covenant with Black America: 20 Years
Later revisits and updates the hard-hitting social
commentary of its original version. The new edition intertwines the
original essays with powerful new contributions from today's
leading voices. Despite notable progress, disparities in health,
housing, justice, and economic opportunities continue to impact
Black communities disproportionately.
"At this critical time in our history, we must confront the
forces of extremism and extend the rich tradition of deep democracy
in America as we expand justice, equity, and freedom for all,"
stated Tavis Smiley. "The new
edition provocatively covers today's most pressing issues and
offers tangible solutions to some of this country's most persistent
problems."
The book's ten covenants serve as a call to action and a
reminder that the path to equality is far from over. Each of the
original covenants has been updated with the latest data and
analysis, revealing both the progress and the troubling persistence
of inequality.
"Most importantly, the new edition includes a poignant essay on
the alarming rise of homelessness within our community, where Black
men have become the predominant face of this epidemic in America,"
added Smiley.
With a fresh foreword by Rev. William J.
Barber, II and a special afterword by the esteemed poet
Nikki Giovanni, The Covenant with
Black America: 20 Years Later is a testament to the enduring
spirit of advocacy and a beacon of light and hope for future
generations. The book invites us all to partake in the crucial work
of reshaping America into a more equitable society, echoing the
timeless truth that our collective liberation uplifts our
nation.
The Covenant with Black America: 20 Years Later is
now available at local bookstores and online. For more information
about this anniversary edition, please visit Hay House Publishing
or contact Matt Klink,
matt@klinkcampaigns.com.
About Tavis Smiley:
Tavis Smiley is a host and managing
editor of the nationally syndicated radio program and podcast
"Tavis Smiley," which is produced
and distributed by SmileyAudioMedia, Inc. Tavis has authored or
edited more than 20 books and has received numerous awards for his
work championing the causes of equality and justice. In 2024,
Smiley received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. In
2023, he received the highest honor in the talk radio industry, the
coveted "Freedom of Speech" award, and presently appears on the
"Heavy Hundred" list of the "100 Most Important Talk Radio Show
Hosts" in America. Since June 2021,
Smiley has served as Chief Visionary Officer for his radio
station, KBLA Talk 1580, where he continues to lead
national conversations on systemic inequality and social
justice.
Contact
Matt
Klink
(310)
283-6267
matt@klinkcampaigns.com
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