Hour 1: The Tavis Smiley Show The Tavis Smiley Show Presents: "Memories of the Movement"
 The years of the civil rights movement are counted among the most volatile, yet vibrant, in American history. In part two of our Black History Month special, "Memories of the Movement", we celebrate the courage, conviction and commitment of the everyday people who made extraordinary contributions to American social progress.
"Memories of the Movement"
Part One
 Ruby Dee: The legendary actress recalls the deep friendship she and husband Ossie Davis had with Malcolm X. Arun Gandhi: Mahatma's grandson remembers Dr. King's visit, as well as one special night when the civil rights icon slept in a museum to better prepare for the struggle back home. Clarence Jones: Dr. King's personal attorney shares the story of how he joined the movement at the behest of Dr. King.
"Memories of the Movement" Part Two
 Xernona Clayton: The events coordinator and close friend of Dr. and Mrs. King recounts the one time she believes Dr. King was actually afraid for his life. Dr. Gardner Taylor: Dr. King's mentor and confidante remembers the debates the pair had over the limits of non-violence. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton: The former Senator and First Lady reflects on meeting Dr. King as a child. Rev. Amos Brown: The Mississippi native recalls how segregation often led to dangerous confrontations.
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"Memories of the Movement" Part Three
Earl Caldwell: Former NY Times reporter tells about the peculiar instructions he got from his editors when covering Dr. King. Marian Wright Edelman: The children's advocate, who got her start in the civil rights movement, recalls her harrowing first visit to Mississippi. Taylor Rogers: Former sanitation worker remembers the pivotal strike and ensuing violence that brought Dr. King to Memphis in 1968. C.T. Vivian: Close friend and lieutenant recalls the many times that tested Dr. King's commitment to non-violence.
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Hour 2: Smiley & West
"Hot Stuff" Segment
Smiley & West devote this week's Hot Stuff to Egypt's mass movement for democracy.
Take 'Em To Task
 Gersh Mayer from Chicago, IL takes West to task for his comments about Chicago's race for mayor.
The Conversation Phil Angelides, chairman of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, explains why the Great Recession was avoidable.
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