The Grift

The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump

By: Clay Cane

Narrated by: Clay Cane

GRIFTER [grif-ter] noun 1. a con or scam artist, a hustler or a sell-out

After the Civil War, the pillars of Black Republicanism were a balanced critique of both political parties, civil rights for all Americans, reinventing an economy based on exploitation, and, most importantly, building thriving Black communities. How did Black Republicanism devolve from revolutionaries like Frederick Douglass to the puppets in the Trump era?

Whether it’s radical conservatives like South Carolina Senator Tim Scott or Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, they are consistently viral news and continuously uphold egregious laws at the expense of their Black brethren. Part history and part cultural analysis, The Grift chronicles the nuanced history of Black Republicans. Clay Cane lays out how Black Republicanism has been mangled by opportunists who are apologists for racism.

Black faces in high places providing cover for explicit bigotry is one of the greatest threats to the liberation of Black and brown people. By studying these figures and their tactics, Cane exposes the grift and lays out a plan to emancipate our future.

©2024 Clay Cane (P)2024 Recorded Books

The truth!

Honestly, there's nothing about this book to dislike. I've learned so much from this book. can't wait to listen to it again.

A Profound History Lesson

This book was extremely enlightening. A must read. I am a history buff and I'm always seeking new knowledge. I am a true believer that those who do not know your history are bound to repeat the mistakes. This book has made me more adamant that I will not only utilize my right to vote but also ensure no one has their right to vote suppressed. Thank Clay Cane for the experience!

Eye opening

Books like this keep me grounded. Very insightful and informative. I will recommend this book to all of my friends and family. We must take 2024 very seriously or heaven knows where we will be as a country.

I learned so much new information.

This book gave me new insight into an issue that baffled me, and it introduced me to important figures forgotten by history. It also offers realistic ideas about tackling the issue of “grifting”. Plus the prose is lively and well written. This book manages to be informative insightful , and cautionary without being preachy or depressing- never an easy task. Very impressive- and important. Highly recommended.

True history

This was a great book I too was like Clay not voting until later in life. I learn so much in this book and his show on xm radio. Love it