first up tonight, a conversation with john prendergrast. then, we have a conversation with conversationnikki jean. >> every community has a martin luther king boulevard, this is a cornerstone we all know. this is a place where wal-mart comes together with your community to make everyday better. >> nationwide insurance supports tavis smiley. with every question and answer, help tavis improve financial literacy and remove obstacles to economic empowerment one conversation at a time. nationwide is on your side. >> and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. [captioning made possible by kcet public television] tavis: john prendergast is a noted human-rights advocate and a co-founder of the end of project which works to combat genocide. his latest text is called "unlikely brothers: our story of adventure, loss, and redemption." good to have you on this program. are you doing all right? >> i am doing very well. thank you. tavis: let me start in an unlikely place. i want to celebrate the work you have done with this