Participants spoke at an annual forum titled Tavis Smiley Presents: The State of the Black Union: “Strengthening the Black Family: Preserving the African American Imprint on America,” held at the New Birth Baptist Church in Miami, Florida. Among the topics they addressed were establishing role models, media stereotypes, the value of education, the role of the father and mother in the family, the role of the church in the community, and developing strong communities.

This event was sponsored by Tavis Smiley Presents.