Represent

The Unfinished Fight for the Vote

By: Michael Eric Dyson, Marc Favreau

Narrated by: Michael Eric Dyson

Read about the electrifying and continuing fight for voting rights—and discover your place in it—in this dramatic exploration of American democracy, from renowned thought leader Michael Eric Dyson and widely celebrated author Marc Favreau.

One of the most important and least understood true stories of our nation, the fight for representation is an ongoing and epic quest to build the democracy sketched out in the Constitution but unfinished in the twenty-first century. With impeccable research and exhilarating prose, Represent tells the story of voting rights in the United States from the American Revolution up to the present day.

Each chapter takes on a new battle between the forces of people power and forces opposed to it. Readers will meet champions of freedom, including formerly enslaved revolutionaries, a Chinese American teenager, a Lakota Sioux activist, Black World War II veterans, a Mexican American student, and others who fought for their right to vote.

Drawing clear lines from then to now, Represent weaves this important struggle into a single American drama that will help readers understand our past, present, and future.

Critic reviews

* “This lively, accessible, and inspiring history deserves a wide readership. A concise, readable account of the struggle for equality, freedom, and democracy in the U.S.” —Kirkus, starred review

The history of minority voters

This is an easy and clear description on the journey of those wanting to vote and efforts to suppress that right.

I learned quite a few things!

Michael Eric Dyson has a BRILLIANT mind so it was no hesitation on purchasing his book. Learned quite a bit from this book. Great resource!

Reference history

I enjoy every moment of this book. It reinvigorate me to vote. to continue to fight to make voting acceptable to all citizens. it is our right. It is the act that defines democracy.

The Fight for Voting Rights!

Love the detailed timelines against the backdrop of past/present US societal and political movements, policies, and laws, The discussion of people-powered elections vs electoral college is a plus. Also provides steps we can take toward a more democratic system of elections such as ranked voting. Highly recommend!

Knowing

This book is full of knowledge and history as it pertains to voting in America. it's a must-read for anyone wanting to know about voting and the struggles behind the right to vote.