In the words of Eddie Griffen. No black man leaves this business clean

@lengend03

6 жыл бұрын

Facts

@kkmichelle314

6 жыл бұрын

Marcel Bennett 👌👌i loved tht vlad interview. i call it bitter women on his part only.

@drphot6050

6 жыл бұрын

Griffin*

@1990758

6 жыл бұрын

Marcel Bennett is that a quote or fact

@balinnbey8061

6 жыл бұрын

First they down our black women , now our positive men being bamboozled..

Guilty or not, I would really like to see this go through the courts. If innocent, he needs to fight. Enough of people having their careers ruined over allegations. This insanity needs to stop.

@1990758

6 жыл бұрын

Norman Rowe but it's interesting none of them ever go to court other than Bill Cosby

@altongrimes

6 жыл бұрын

Norman Rowe So true. By the time that our unprincipled media finishes with its clever spin on "sexual abuse" the accused has already been ruined. Even if due process of law is given time to gain traction, it's often too late. The damage has already been done. I would submit that to the extent that we are pawns of the media and it's machinations, that we are no better than a lynch mob. While I whole heartedly applaud the new found freedom that women are finding in this matter, I am vehemently opposed to "guilty until proven innocent".

@unclesnorker1970

6 жыл бұрын

Hes part of the far left machine that created this Guilty before Proven scenario. Yesterday it was all about Race, today it's about Sex, Tomorrow, who knows, probably People marrying Pets, so Pets Rights will be their agenda then

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

Y'all are idiots. He lost the lawsuit.

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

@Excalibur Clan *you're *to *hearsay Like I said, idiot 🙄

Keep Fighting Tavis! We Support you.

@makehumanitygreatagain8128

6 жыл бұрын

Who the fuck is "we". I don't know that guy. Anybody who is stupid enough to repeatedly have sexual relationships (even if consensual) with subordinates is not someone I respect, want to be seen to support or associated with. Up your standards.

@genuineuni

6 жыл бұрын

I bet PBS found he supports President Trump, and axed him. PBS is sick.

@mdkvisions

6 жыл бұрын

Make Humanity Great Again Your standards put People who are good people who have consensual relationships, in the same category as Rapists, pedophiles and sex offenders...So Stupid, keep your standards, they don't make no dame sense..

@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt

6 жыл бұрын

He’s a well known scumbag!

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

@@makehumanitygreatagain8128 I don't know, I'm a woman and I do believe women(and men) use what they have to get what they want, or think they need, or let their feelings and desires for "happiness" cloud their judgements and the list goes on and on. To err is human. Look at the so called first woman...that there story set the stage for this here one. The devil used the serpant and people use whatever psychological and spiritual Olympics to survive through this world of "choices".

Handled wonderfully Salute Tavis

@andyholiman9577

6 жыл бұрын

What a dick

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

@@andyholiman9577 why?

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

He lost the lawsuit. He's a dirty old man.

He said, she said! Where's the proof PBS?

@khalidnamar8723

6 жыл бұрын

David Diaz the proof is he admitted to sexual relationships with "multiple subordinates". That isn't illegal but it is improper and in the post Anita Hill/Clarence Thomas era it's stupid and dangerous. Do I believe these women were victims? No. Do I believe that their subjective feelings of being pressured to have sex to keep their job? No. But when one runs a company he should be careful not to treat the organization as a personal harem.

@1990758

6 жыл бұрын

David Diaz you don't need proof we are hearing one side of the story I don't know whether he's innocent or guilty

@1990758

5 жыл бұрын

@TV Show Reviews I never mentioned that I new him let alone care about his business

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

He violated his contacted. He just lost the lawsuit.

This sexual assault stuff is going to make it harder for a lot of women because companies will start thinking twice about hiring them. Secret investigations and not being allowed to face your accusers? That's crazy.

@shiquettawilliams2955

4 жыл бұрын

That's why I don't get too close to my employer, male or female. I'm at work to 'work'.

Tavis should continue to fight these allegations and keep his composure.

@Littlething41

6 жыл бұрын

People need to start bringing forward proof if you're going to smear someone's name.

@tom11zz884

6 жыл бұрын

He's ruined now, even if he does win. That stigma is already attached to him forever based on a allegation.

@larenese9417

6 жыл бұрын

tom11zz884 I don't agree with that. He is not ruined but he and PBS is a severed relationship. He will survive this but he has got to be smarter and learn from what's happened.

@peterbrogan1933

6 жыл бұрын

Travis is a perfect example of a “Uncle Tom” when you oppress anyone regardless of race ... you are the problem. Liberals have this in common.

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA, he just lost the lawsuit 🤣

Too bad Travis will never be able to win a seat. He's learned that you are guilty till proven innocent

@GoldenGraham25

6 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, once you are accused of abuse, it never goes away....even if it wasn't true.

@georgiabigfoot

6 жыл бұрын

LU Lion exactly, Kevin Spacey will never work again

@georgiabigfoot

6 жыл бұрын

LU Lion well since Kevin Spacey admitted that he's done in showbizness, serves that creep right.

@peterbrogan1933

6 жыл бұрын

He’s using his black card ... bullchit

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

@Doctor Detroit what about compassion here, were losing a very good sound bite for non commercialized intellectual content.

He's telling the truth. I also believe the person or persons making these claims need to be held account for the lies. This is damaging and hurts ones life and or career. This should not and can not be allowed. once we open the door and allow people to make false claims and persecute before the truth is revealed, many people with vindictive motives will use these same type of claims that Tavis is being falsely accused of. I'm glad hes fighting back . This is what you do when you're innocent.

@kkmichelle314

6 жыл бұрын

Daniel Robinson i agree

@saucyjk6453

6 жыл бұрын

You don't know. He could be. He also could be dancing around the questions. The interviewer nailed him when she said "is it important to know who your accusers are"? If he didn't do anything wrong it shouldn't matter.

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

@@saucyjk6453 well, its his legal right, this is a legal situation. But that would have been powerful

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

Idiots. He just lost the lawsuit.

@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221

2 жыл бұрын

I AM THE PERSON WRITING THE TRUTH ON HERE. I DID NOT ACCUSE TAVIS SMILEY OF IT. I AM WRITING THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED TO ME BY A GUY WHO LOOKED LIKE TAVIS SMILEY BUT I AM PRETTY SURE IT WAS NOT HIM.

For everyone who says that bosses should not date their employees, why do the women date their bosses? Also, if the boss was a woman and employee a man, would the automatic assumption that the woman abused her power over him be there?

@marys6887

6 жыл бұрын

Knowledgeisthekey1st It is happening to women already. Andrea Ramsey (D- KS) was running as a democrat in the primary elections to replace a republican house seat and she was accused back in 2005 of sexual harassment and retaliation (firing) against the male employee once he rebuffed her sexual advances. She had to drop out of the race because of the democrats' fake zero-tolerance policy that doesn't allow for due process.

@Knowledgeisthekey1st

6 жыл бұрын

Mary G Thank you for that example. I feel that women should take the same stand as that man did with Andrea Ramsey and not be intimidated into dating someone just because they're your boss.

@rayjohnson8029

6 жыл бұрын

Knowledgeisthekey1st Good point

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

@Mister Happy all it takes is one established infraction to become a law.

I believe him

@patrickpepin8577

6 жыл бұрын

Han Fin no sorry I don't wish to be anyone but myself. .but you on the other hand I can see being a coward and a creep that likes to troll comments.

@Littlething41

6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Pepin I fear this is spiraling out of control like he said. Tavis Smiley is the only one who has so eloquently defended his case. Women who came out about Harvey Weinstein had proof or examples, same as with Charlie Rose. So far all these relationships were consensual. I fear that people for their own vindictive gain are taking advantage of this situation and falsely accusing some men which will eventually cast doubts over the stories of innocent women in the future. On the other hand Tavis and all men, don't fool around with multiple women in the workplace because they will catch feelings and gang up and turn on you. haha All I'm saying is what your Mama told you, watch yo back!

@malcomx2pac606

6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Pepin your statement is accurate. This is a witch hunt and no man is safe

@thenewctc

6 жыл бұрын

Patrick Pepin Ugh tough spot Tavis..gosh I believe him, hope I don't eat those words 😕! Glad beautiful Paula got to handle this interview. 😘

@GGreen-yf2xk

6 жыл бұрын

"Beautiful Paula" that's sick! JaRell, Hands off! Tavis, Hands off your female employees!

This makes me not want women within a mile radius of me.

@tonih.justice5013

6 жыл бұрын

Black Pill, I hope you all are not too discouraged. All women are not bad and all men are not bad!!! There are good people around. We just have to be careful about who we deal with. Thats life!! Fact is.....no matter who you are dont sh@! where you eat.

@Streetsmart1984

6 жыл бұрын

bro.. that's what they want to happen.. they literally trying to turn the world into a society where MEN are AFRAID to flirt with women and do the things that come natural to us

@lukout7872

6 жыл бұрын

Black Pill grab the nears guy...lol

@spitit247

6 жыл бұрын

Black Pill Now I have to tell my sons if they're interested in a woman, to have them sign a consent form before sex. If they flirt with a chick and they're not interested, quickly apologize and leave. Sad that its come to this.

@AbdulRazak-kw4gv

6 жыл бұрын

You are not alone my friend

I kinda think this is getting a bit out of hand don’t you think, for example I can make a allegation against anyone

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

Seems that way

I truly believe him, may God reveal the truth.

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

He lost the lawsuit. God works in mysterious ways 😌

@parriswalton6837

Жыл бұрын

@@JoshWitte The burden of proof is a joke in a civil case. Civil cases are easy to trump up. Did he get found guilty of anything criminal?

Seems to me that PBS wanted to part ways with Tavis and found an opportunity to do so. But Tavis not rolling over, as he shouldn't.

@maxwilson4748

4 жыл бұрын

OneRace(Human) Where’s Tavis hiding?

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

Moron. He just lost the lawsuit and now owes millions to PBS.

"Do you have to know who your accusers are?" WHAT? Dumb question. Who gets accused of anything, let alone, something as serious as inappropriate sexual conduct, and responds with, "it don't matter who said it." Who said it tells you everything you need to know about your guilt or innocence, as well as their motives.

@makehumanitygreatagain8128

6 жыл бұрын

Not only that, if he has proof that they're lying, if he knows who they are he can provide the evidence. If he doesn't know who they are he can't provide evidence showing they're lying. At the same time, I don't know Tavis personally but anyone who consistently has workplace sexual relationships is using their power to manipulate. It's pretty simple. With all the women that he would come across in his adult life, why are workplace sexual relationships such a thing?

@Knowledgeisthekey1st

6 жыл бұрын

Make Humanity Great Again - I agree with your statement with regards to him knowing his accusers in order to present evidence. But your statement on him manipulating women or anybody in authority position manipulating women is not true in my opinion. You don't think there are women everyday in the workplace turning down the advances of their bosses? Tavis is right, people meet in the workplace everyday and live the rest of their lives with each other. Some of those relationships were manager - employee relationships. Someone just recently sent me an example of Andrea Ramsey, she was accused of sexually harassing a man that worked for her but he turned down every last one of her advances and then sued her company. Not only should every woman who does not want to be approach that way in the workplace follow his example, there are many women already following that same example. So in my opinion, women date their bosses because they want to not because they feel manipulated. They are not little adolescent teenage girls, they are grown intelligent women.

@Knowledgeisthekey1st

6 жыл бұрын

To be clear, these women are not little adolescent teenage girls who don't know any better, they are full grown intelligent women.

@Knowledgeisthekey1st

6 жыл бұрын

amber petals Please state what's wrong.

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

@@makehumanitygreatagain8128 I guess that's where he spends MOST of his time. Why didn't he marry?

I hate someone who throw a rock and hind there hands..

@magihypnotisthannibalbey1755

6 жыл бұрын

R McCaa thank you! Bout time somebody said it! You can't keep accuses a person of a negative action and hide. The Accused have a right to know their Accuser, if not anyone can levy false accusations one some one and get paid and leave an innocent person in ruin.

@1990758

6 жыл бұрын

R McCaa If any man is accused of sexual harassment at his job he will be suspended or fire pending an investigation a woman's word is as good as gold these days all these sexual harassment allegations not one man has been able to come back and get his job

My mom and dad met at work . They have been married 49 years.

I often disagree with Tavis views on political subjects, but I have been a loyal viewer because he is a stand-up guy. Notice how Lauer ran and hid...and Smiley stepped forward, owned his actions, but defends his rights with integrity. He is not a "perfect man", but he is still a man and deserves support. I wonder how many of his "friends" will stand by him. Unfortunately, he is going to go thru hell. Maybe his actions warrant it, but maybe not. Oh yeah, ironic to see Wal-Mart is "troubled"....while they exploit thousands of employees with low wages, massive imports of crap, and extort their suppliers. This world is on its ear!

Tavis Salute!!💯💯💯

@allwork1980

6 жыл бұрын

Successful Ladies Live..you quick to believe anything huh?!?..wake up sis, he might of made a mistake but he didn't break any laws.

Wether they accept his plea or not I'm glad that he came forward!! I believe its a set up!

@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate

6 жыл бұрын

Lorraine Lynch he needed to come forward to establish character for yourself because of you're accused of something you have the right to defend yourself. I believe it's a set up too, especially with the onslaught of other allegations made towards the other celebrity men. My name is John btw and your name is very lovely, just wanted to say. I hope we can talk sometime

Ask yourself this question.......What's the difference between what he did and Dave Letterman.

@SC-uq2jf

6 жыл бұрын

Hugh J.F. Aggot LETTERMAN IS WHITE, TAVIS IS BLACK. ENOUGH SAID.

@audreyhurt2624

6 жыл бұрын

SC- It looks like ALL men are being called out now- no matter the race. Blacks used to be safe & protected by Dems/liberals, for fear of being thought of ss racists but looks like that's changing. On the other hand- NOW that these mass allegations against celeb men are being brought out- you know that corporations will be quick to protect their name if a sensitive issue pops up. When it comes down to the bottom dollar possibly being affected, they don't care about your race or the color of your skin. Someone else made that point earlier.

@audreyhurt2624

6 жыл бұрын

SC- It looks like ALL men are being called out now- no matter the race. Blacks used to be safe & protected by Dems/liberals, for fear of being thought of ss racists but looks like that's changing. On the other hand- NOW that these mass allegations against celeb men are being brought out- you know that corporations will be quick to protect their name if a sensitive issue pops up. When it comes down to the bottom dollar possibly being affected, they don't care about your race or the color of your skin. Someone else made that point earlier.

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

@Phyllis Foster Letterman is a household name, a prodigal son whose warwad ways were forgiven by the white Jesus. These folks are beyond nutty

Tavis Smiley was 100% correct here. Millions, maybe tens of millions of men and women have met and engaged in legitimate, consensual romantic relationships with people who just happen to be their coworkers. Many people have met their spouses throughout the course of their work careers. This is an extremely dangerous slippery slope and possibly an overreaction to real cases of sexual misconduct.

I completely believe him. If I seek out the investigators to help the case by complying & proving my innocence with facts & evidence and they refuse to talk to me; There's foul play. If I were Tavis I'd sue PBS till hell froze over. And he's yes in a sexual harassment case, you should know who accused. How the hell you gonna accuse me of something so serious but I don't even know who your talking about. If they fire him without even detailing the specific reasons why, once again sue the fuck out of them.

My husband of ten years I met at work so? Are they on a witch hunt?

@PB-ik4qm

6 жыл бұрын

Chevonne Staton , key word-Husband. You are now married to the person. That was love. The idea that you can have repeated consensual relationships with your employees is questionable. Can he not find women who are not his employees? This guy is using his position to get women who may be vulnerable and need the paycheck. Why did these relationships not last long?

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

@@PB-ik4qm Great logic. Thanks.

@brandonsmith7906

4 жыл бұрын

P B the employees can say no tho i dont know why the man get blame a lot of ppl uses their money to get women and men

He was asked about nondisclosure agreements and he didn't deny their existence. If he's innocent, why the need for a NDAs? Tavis has his own company, so he's not a PBS employee. Therefore, PBS doesn't have to treat him like an employee. Having sex with subordinates gives PBS legal right to suspend distribution to avoid liability. Having sex with with subordinates you can fire or promote is problematic, consent doesn't matter, it's inappropriate. His responses defending himself apply to coworkers who can't promote or fire each other. Whether he believes an employee fears retaliation is not for him to say, he's not psychic! GTFOH!

@saucyjk6453

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly

If your not guilty of anything..why would you not fight back....Your not supposed to let any one make statements you did anything and not be able to prove yourself of false harrassments and statements that hurt or harm or takes your work away from you....Prove yourself and go on with your life..

@lovergurl

6 жыл бұрын

thats exactly what he is doing. he's the one who asked for an investigation but they didn't do one.

@alseamason4902

6 жыл бұрын

Nopety Nope well..we will wait for the investigation to finish..but..I have my own thoughts..and I feel this is not gonna turn in his favor..thats my opinion

I believe Tavis.

@JoshWitte

4 жыл бұрын

Then you're an idiot. He lost the lawsuit.

@itsjusme6447

4 жыл бұрын

@@JoshWitte NAW! HOMIE.. YOU'RE AN IDIOT!!!!! THEY GOT RID OF HIM BECAUSE HE EXPOSED WAY TOO MUCH! AND SO DID SOME OF HIS GUESS. GO FIGURE???? 💩

is this the new form of trial, this chic questioned him like she was a detective

"Innocent until proven guilty," and "due process,"

There are some instances, where women/men will pursue their superior in order to gain access to certain opportunities. This is also unacceptable and It should be punished in the same way as a superior pursuing his/her subordinate. After all, aren’t they both breaking company policy if they had (consensual) relations? If this policy were to be applied fairly, would both the superior and the subordinate be facing the same repercussions for knowingly breaking company policy?

Moral of the story? Don’t date anyone at work

@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate

6 жыл бұрын

I disagree with that. Because you could meet someone at a club or even at a party and they could still scream sexual harassment if they wanted. It doesn't have to be true, but I don't want you to think that it only goes on in the workplace, and that's unfair to people who know meet up at work and know better.

@jackhamilton3705

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah u right about that 🤷🏿‍♂️

Keep fighting Tavis to protect your reputation... A GREAT reputation I may add. Good luck bro.

Poor men are safe.

@orbit4072

6 жыл бұрын

Steel Here 😂amen!

@nicolekinzonzi1832

4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious

I love this brother! You have to be innocent to go on a major news outlet and air out your dirty laundry. He’s a highly intelligent man

Good for him!! When all you do is work, it pretty much becomes your dating pool.

There’s no way he would have denied these allegations if he knew he was guilty

So where’s the evidence against him 🤷‍♂️

Tavis business owners aren't allowed to have consensual sex with the employees. You have to be kidding me.

This dear...dear...dear brother has so much sincerity ......very sincere very sincere......God Bless you Travis

@saucyjk6453

6 жыл бұрын

I know plenty of dear,sincere men of all races who are scoundrels when it comes to women and getting laid. Be serious.

Smiley said "Uh, not so fast. I am not the one. U wanna go, we can go." 💪

as a female ..I'm beyond sick of women being able to use this card n not face who they are accusing. So let me get this straight these, women didn't have to supply the public their name, witnesses, dates, times, emails , pic supporting their claim BUT publicly he gets shamed.. As a female I feel like this is why we aren't paid as men or viewed as equals , Cuz of this crap here!!!! Now on interviews if you have looks we will be viewed as a liability!! Burn bras my ass,womens lib??? go back to the days when we were home n men worked...then maybe this witch hunt will be over..now if it's factual and had a ring of truth ..like Weinstein totally different..my heart goes out to those!! im pro female all day but this crap makes us look bad n not worth the risk... I'll try to make myself ugly as humanly possible on interviews from now on..But these broads need to be sued if no proof or lies!!

@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate

6 жыл бұрын

Karen Green Hi Karen, Happy holidays and it's a pleasure to meet you. Believe me, I am every bit on your side about equal rights and I will be a MAN and say that women have every much right to do things as my gender does. But this isn't really about equality in this case, but about finding out the truth behind these allegations. For one, there's too many of these accusations going about right now and you really do have to wonder if these are actually true or is someone trying to besmirch these people's names. You're not ugly at all, and I'm on your side 100% I hope we can talk sometime soon.

@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate

6 жыл бұрын

OkU2 No but that doesn't mean that it's not a female, and I'm not sounding feminist either saying that. Because it IS rare for a man to say he was sexually harassed

@GoddessLuna9

6 жыл бұрын

OkU2 Ooh did not peep that! Very good observation

@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate

6 жыл бұрын

Phyllis Foster I agree with you too

Very well said Mr Smiley. I miss your show. Love you.

Tavis Smiley appears to be a straight forward gentleman. Too bad he is accused of misconduct. Keep up the good work Tavis Smiley. Peace.

she treating him like he was found guilty lol being black in America man smfh

This is the first person to deny his allegations and for some reason, I believe him.

What nonsense. Everyone has the right to face their accuser.

I'm going to be pissed if the only decent interview show on mainstream media does not return to the airwaves.

This is simply (unjust) ACCOUNTABILITY for a LIFESTYLE of sleeping around. He's waking up with fleas after laying with the dog.

The vigilante/ vaginalante lynch mobs move from accusation to punishment without due process of law. The deer will always say the hunter used to much gun.

This is exactly why you don't mix business and pleasure; I don't care how hot the intern is.

Why did he say that date you comment?? 🤦🏽‍♀️. I am still pushing for him tho cause these allegations are getting out of hand

@tonitamcgowan-bailey8997

6 жыл бұрын

Lynn 1908 Travis Smiley mentioned that comment so it cannot be used against him later. He knows that comment will potentially come up again, but now he has already explained its content.

@lynndoethekid0122

6 жыл бұрын

Tonita McGowan-Bailey Oh ok 👌🏾

I loved your show, Travis!!!

This is what happens when you mix business with pleasure dummy. Professionally its wrong for an owner of a company to repeatedly target his employees for sexual & dating purposes regardless if it's consensual. He's done this for years. He even openly admitted in this video that he has an employee currently working for him that he has had a sexual relationship with. I'm a black and as a black man this has nothing to do with racism. They already expect us to fuck up like Tavis did anyway. Why give them what they want?

@1990758

6 жыл бұрын

billy33365 it depends what type of job you work at if you work at a low level job or retail you can get away with it but at a big corporate job that's different I know a female co-worker who slept with the supervisor and he gave her the weekends off basically he gave her the best schedule everybody know about it no one said anything about it

@GoddessLuna9

6 жыл бұрын

I guess it’s low hanging fruit or he works so much that he doesn’t have time to meet ppl elsewhere🤷🏾‍♀️. Most ppl meet their spouses in school or the work place to this day. These are places where it’s easy to get to know someone & that someone most likely will have a lot in common with you. Travis is a handsome brilliant single man I’m sure lots of women & men are lined up to be the ONE & maybe he broke a heart or two & now they after him.. who knows.

There is nothing wrong with dating the women that work for you. When you're done with one she can watch your relationship grow with her co worker. After all they are adults. Over the years after you run through all the fine ones, you can have human resources hire more to replace the women who move on. You are the man Tavis. It is your company. You do what you want with it. I wouldn't sue PBS. The millions they spend defending your suit has to be matched with the millions you spend to proceed. Your pockets ain't that deep. Open a new business and hire all the women you want. At least now they know what you want.

In this current Environment , is it worth the hustle to hire a woman to work with at all as a man ???

Facts - some people we have doubts about but not this guy - that is why he turned down those millions of dollars that PBS tried to give him not to go to trial

Dating a co-worker is just a bad idea all around. I never liked anyone that did that. I never liked supervisors that did that either.

Boycott Walmart and PBS..screw them..wake up my people!

I was a young 18 year old woman when I started my new job! I was hit on by my married Boss, and married co-workers and maintenance workers. I even got hit on by a female student at my job. I just said NO! Plain and simple! They did harass after I didn’t beat around the bush NOR entertain it! I worked their for 5 years. And guess what they left me alone. I don’t understand what is happening where ANYONE can accuse you without proof or court and TAKE your livelihood!!?? I’m confused something is wrong with this!

Let no weapon formed against him prosper!!!!

@johnbakasmoothhotchocolate

6 жыл бұрын

Amanda Martin Hi Amanda, I'm John. It's great to meet you and how are you today?

@pullerathletics7252

6 жыл бұрын

Amen! These demons

Bill Gate met his wife at the workplace. -perspective-

@rocktown2547

6 жыл бұрын

OkU2 I'm not sure she was as rich as he was.

This is how one defense himself. It is important to know who is accusing you. Also in law you have the right to face your accuser and know what you’re being accused of. Including when where and how. He said he doesn’t handle his the hiring of his employees. This is an unfair investigation and it will do more damage to the movement than good. Investigations should be fair and open to all involved.

Sad he looked so ashamed and broken. I need to examine the accusations in detail before I pass judgement on Smiley. I've never heard anything bad about his character before and he certainly wasn't a "party guy" as far as I know.

The moral of the story is do not mess with people at work, especially in you are in charge.

Since when is it wrong to hook up with coworkers? Thats how my parents first met and have been married for 35 years. This is ridiculous

This is so sad...

A network needs to show bravery and courage...pick up Tavis and his show and put him back on air. I believe him. PBS rushed to judgment and did not do a full investigation. Tavis is still innocent and has not been proven guulty.

He is done and he should face it his show will never be distributed again his career is over

I believe him. But with all the single Blk women in the world, why have relationships / sex with your staff ?? He knows good and well he was NOT dating to MARRY. Therefore, he doesn't need to test out the goods.

Doesn't sound like he forced anyone. These women were having consensual relationships with him. This is ridiculous.

Tavis Smiley is a good guy they should have given him some benefit of doubt.

its time for independent everything, I rock with Mr smiley

where is Tavis Smiley now... Why cant you date your staff? they know what you go thru

Well, he lost and the court ruled with PBS he broke the morality clause in his contract.. He was ordered to pay 1.5 million to PBS.

men are falling like ducks during duck season

"Is it important to you to know who your accusers are?" Yes, white lady, yes it is. Given what's at stake, a woman should have the basic decency to be forthright about their identity when making such claims. Don't be a coward just because society gives you a pass to be one.

These reporters are the new prosecutors in this new "Court of public opinion" over 6 networks and this is the first time this comes out? LOOOOL PLEASE...

That man disappeared like a fart in the wind.

Very respectful interview from both sides.

"Is it important to know who your accusers are?" Holy cow, this mentality is why we are in this surreal mess.

This was a bad interview. Her tone and line of questioning imply the allegations are true.

I believed Tavis then.. and I ALWAYS WILL!!!! 😠

He guilty with his fast talking self, you ain’t slick Smiley

Wtf, the interviewer asked with a straight face "is it important for you to know who your accusers are?". What an absolutely stupid question, of course you should know your accuser. Imagine if your boss walks up to you and says you're fired because someone said you did something to them and you can't know who your accuser is.

So if you have a relationship with a girl that you work with now youre a sexual predator? Does it work the other way around too? What about all of those people who met their future spouses at or through work?

In England any allegation of crimanal wrong doing (or inappropriate behavior) that has the potential for legal and civil consquenses the accuser and the accused are not allowed to make public statements about incident until the matter has been adjudicated in a court of law. Why do we not have such a standard in this country?? No person should have the unchecked power and unfettered leeway to destroy someones reputation and livelihood by simply going in front of a camera and microphone, (especially 10years after the fact) and accuse them of wrong doing without any empirical and vetted proof of the deed..

Run the smart ones out on a rail and leave us with the knuckleheads. Miss you Tavis.

MGTOW have freed me.

I stand by Tavis Smiley completely. A highly educated and articulate voice in a sea of mediocrity. Comparing him to a Harvey Weinstein is absurd.

The help cannot give their consent to be banged. The boss is not allowed to bang the help. I thought Tavis was hyper sensitive to woman's issues. So Tavis wrote the company rule book and it's ok to bang the help. Tavis that's called open season. I know what you mean when I'm talking to a hot, intelligent woman I get emotional too, wink, wink. But real men don't act on it when they work with that woman period.

Sleeping with subordinates can get you fired in corporate America. He seems oblivious to this ....

This is why we have the right and the Bible demands a person face their accusers. Period!

I believe you Tavis! I miss watching your show!

The policy said not to have sex (consentual or not) with subordinates. What part of that did he not understand?

Tavis should make a documentary about false accusations in america. I would buy that movie.

Why do they fire people without prove? So unfair for men. That is discrimination.

I missed this initially on You tube not main stream news. I have always admired Tavis for his open admission of his faith. Sadly he has learned at a cost that it is not a good idea to date or romantically get involved with individuals you work with. The moment it doesn't turn out to someone else's expectations or desires they cry cry, cry.

Yes he has the right to meet his accusers. How can he sue for defamation of character, if he does not know who told the falsehoods.

If the accusers are bold to bring up the charge they should be bold to defend it in front of Tavis. The problem here is this has gotten out of hand. Tavis is not given fair due process. He's declared guilty before proven innocent. That's the problem in this situation.