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Tavis Smiley  Too Important to Fail Promo Clip

The struggle many African American males face when trying to stay in school. Details

 

Program: Tavis Smiley

Episode: Too Important to Fail Promo Clip

In a series of candid and emotional encounters, Tavis goes behind the statistics to get to the heart of the matter: the struggle so many African American teenage males face when trying to stay in school and succeed.

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Duration: (0:29)
Premiere Date: 08/15/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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