The Covenant In Action

Compiled by Travis Smiley

ISBN 10: 1401918522 / ISBN 13: 9781401918521

Published by Smiley Books, 2007

About this Item

The book just caught fire throughout the nation. Immediately following the release of "The Covenant" in Houston in February 2006, I began what I thought would be a six- or seven-city tour to talk with black people about the book and the issues we are facing as a people. I was amazed by the many thousands of people who came out to churches and community venues to talk about "The Covenant" goals and the future of Black America. In response to demand, we expanded the tour to about 20 cities, and I wish I could have done more. The hunger to talk about these issues was vast; and the conversations were rich, revealing, and urgent. It seemed that everybody everywhere wanted to read and talk about the "Covenant with Black America!" Within a month of its release, "The Covenant" hit number 1 on the bestsellers lists of Barnes and Noble, Borders, "The Washington Post," "The Los Angeles Times," "USA Today," and even the "New York Times Book Review," where it not only reached the top spot on the bestsellers list for Paperback/Nonfiction, but it also stayed on that list for 14 weeks. In September it reappeared on the "New York Times" bestsellers list, probably because so many students were purchasing the book as the school year began. In fact, the book has made history as the first book published by a black publishing company to appear on any of the "New York Times" bestsellers lists. All of this proved what I had already known for sure--that black folk are thirsty for information about the state of Black America and for an action agenda they can use to address the issues that impact our communities. I have been inspired by the actions black people have taken in response to "The Covenant." Churches, civic associations, community organizations, elected officials, neighborhood leaders, and everyday people have picked up the challenge, offering helping hands to others and becoming activists, crusaders, and advocates for change. THE COVENANT "In Action" tells of a few of the stories of the wonderful things that Black Americans have done to advance "The Covenant" goals, it describes activities that have been instigated by "The Covenant", and it offers profiles of young, black activists who exemplify the quality of leadership that is emerging from the next generation. There is a label on the front cover that says Compliments of ExxonMobil.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Covenant In Action
• Publisher: Smiley Books
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1401918522
• ISBN 13: 9781401918521
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Nonfiction

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Synopsis

The Covenant in Action was developed to continue the inspirational spirit of the Covenant With Black America and to empower people to take effective action to achieve THE Covenant goals. The information, tools, and ideas presented in The Covenant in Action will enable and inspire people to become agents of change in their respective communities and to become partners in a larger Covenant movement.The Covenant in Action is organized into three parts: (1) stories about the projects and actions that everyday people have undertaken over the past year that were inspired by the Covenant With Black America; (2) motivational essays from young Black activists who are on the ground impacting their environments; and (3) a toolkit outlining steps you can take to organize, connect, and act. The toolkit contains not only traditional action strategies, but includes innovative approaches to organizing and community building that will result in stronger, more bonded communities that are reflective of their history and past experiences. The Covenant With Black America was only the first step. The Covenant in Action toolkit will prime and prepare individuals and communities to actually move the Covenant book into action.

About the Author

With his late-night television talk show, Tavis Smiley, on PBS, and his radio show The Tavis Smiley Show from NPR, Smiley was the first American ever to simultaneously host signature talk shows on both PBS and National Public Radio. Smiley’s television program is the first show in the history of PBS to be broadcast from the West Coast. The Tavis Smiley Show on public radio is currently distributed by PRI, Public Radio International. He can also be heard weekdays on his nationally syndicated commentary, The Smiley Report. Additionally, Tavis offers political commentary on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. Tavis has authored several, inspiring books of personal narratives about love, loss, and faith by African Americans from all walks of life. He’s also the founder of the Tavis Smiley Foundation.