Say It Louder!

Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy

By: Tiffany Cross

Narrated by: Tiffany Cross, Leon Nixon

A breakout media and political analyst delivers a sweeping snapshot of American Democracy and the role that African Americans have played in its shaping while offering concrete information to help harness the electoral power of the country’s rising majority and exposing political forces aligned to subvert and suppress Black voters.

Black voters were critical to the Democrats’ 2018 blue wave. In fact, 90 percent of Black voters supported Democratic House candidates, compared to just 53 percent of all voters. Despite media narratives, this was not a fluke. Throughout U.S. history, Black people have played a crucial role in the shaping of the American experiment. Yet still, this powerful voting bloc is often dismissed as some “amorphous” deviation, argues Tiffany Cross.

Say It Louder! is her explosive examination of how America’s composition was designed to exclude Black voters, but paradoxically would likely cease to exist without them. With multiple tentacles stretching into the cable news echo chamber, campaign leadership, and Black voter data, Cross creates a wrinkle in time with a reflective look at the timeless efforts endlessly attempting to deny people of color the right to vote—a basic tenet of American democracy.

And yet as the demographics of the country are changing, so too is the electoral power construct—by evolution and by force, Cross declares. Grounded in the most-up-to-date research, Say It Louder! is a vital tool for a wide swath of constituencies.

Excellent listen

Tiffany Cross. Excellent listen!!! Well written!!!
Will listen again just Incase I missed something.
Will recommend.

Refreshing perspective

I very much enjoyed hearing Tiffany's experience navigating the news rooms of some of our most popular outlets. Despite her book likely being well into production and release as some of the more tumultuous events of 2020 have unfolded (the pandemic, the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, the protests, the Central Park Karen), all of Tiffany's framing and historical context apply perfectly to present day. The lack of diversity in main stream media is a blind spot that continues to have substantial impact on women and people of color everyday. If this course is not corrected, there is no question this failing will be a direct contribution to the downfall of this great nation. Huge thanks to Tiffany for sharing her perspective! I definitely look forward to seeing changes as a result of her advocacy and to hearing more from her!

Exceptional body of work.

This book is a must read. It is thorough and thought provoking. I can't wait to see what Tiffany produces next.

Great Book, Tiffany!

loved it. feel like it was a good history lesson that i didn't learn about at school here or in the UK. thank you♡

On Point and Timely

Excellent and thought provoking that inspires the reader to research and investigate further for your own edification. Ms. Cross’ conversational tone in the reading and writing of this book kept me engaged and hanging on each word waiting for the next. She didn’t talk at me, but to me. My only complaint is that I wish there were more. Meaning I wish it could be addendums added to cover what is going on in real time daily. Like John Lewis’ funeral and President Obama’s eulogy and the right’s indignation to it.
Great job! Hope to first to get your next book. #CrossTalk