Tavis Smiley
Bill Clinton: Giving
If you see me in a suit it generally means one of two things: I am going to a wedding or I am invited to an event with Bill Clinton.
The work I have done for Kiva, both as a lender and a blogger, has gotten some attention. My Kiva diaries are among the more popular ones I write. A little while back I was interviewed by BBC World News as a lender. And most recently, I was invited to a private panel discussion for the release of Bill Clinton’s latest Book, GIVING: How Each of Us Can Change the World. I do not have a copy of this book as of yet so this is not a book review, though that might come. Instead I want to discuss the event and some of the individuals and organizations that were highlighted.
Activism | charity | Bill Clinton | Geoffrey Canada | Harlem Children’s Zone | Kiva | Majora Carter | Mark Grashow | Premal Shah | Sustainable South Bronx | Tavis Smiley | U.S.- Africa Children’s Fellowship
Join Us At The DMI Party, Thursday, June 21, at Cipriani 23rd Street (23rd & 5th)
Join me and other Daily Gothamers at the Drum Major Institute Fundraising Party. It's Thursday June 21, 2007 at 7:00 PM at Cipriani's 23rd Street -- 23rd & 5th Ave. Trust me, I've been to DMI events before. They are fun, thought provoking and -- if you tell them Daily Gotham sent you -- you can get in for less (see the end). The Drum Major Institute does great work. We should all support them
Two people are being honored: Michael Bloomberg, our Mayor and Tavis Smiley, the PBS-TV host and author. Introducing Mr. Smiley, is Dr. Cornell West one of the smarter, funnier people who always seems to be leading whatever organization I'm joining. Introducing the Mayor, will be Rev. Dr. James A Forbes Jr. Rev. Forbes is retiring as pastor of Riverside Church and, to my older ears, is a preacher of the old school. He is a pleasure, inspiration and should not be missed.
What's that you say? Bloggers who heap scorn on Mr. Bloomberg joining in to honor him? Absolutely. I am, if not the first heaper of scorn, among those who disagree with many of our Mayor's policies. Mr. Bloomberg's PlaNYC 2030, however, is a bold thoughtful policy change and we should honor it and the risk Mr. Bloomberg took proposing it. (Mind you, next week we should all criticize the Mayor for his deplorably meager affordable housing program.)
When you call or email for tickets -- tell them Daily Gotham sent you. DMI has promised to give our activists entre for less. For you a special deal. Click here for more information. See you there.
Congestion pricing | Dr.Cornell West | Drum Major Institute | Michael Bloomberg | Rev. James A. Forbes | Tavis Smiley
