Black Women Will Save the World

An Anthem

By: April Ryan

Narrated by: April Ryan

Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

In this long-overdue celebration of Black women’s resilience and unheralded strength, the revered, trailblazing White House correspondent reflects on “The Year That Changed Everything”—2020—and African-American women’s unprecedented role in upholding democracy.

“I am keenly aware that everyone and everything has a story,” April D. Ryan acknowledges. “Also, I have always marveled at Black women and how we work to move mountains and are never really thanked or recognized.” In Black Women Will Save the World, she melds these two truths, creating an inspiring and heart-tugging portrait of one of the momentous years in America, 2020—when America elected its first Black woman Vice President—and celebrates the tenacity, power, and impact of Black women across America.

From the beginning of the nation to today, Black women have transformed their pain into progress and have been at the frontlines of the nation’s political, social, and economic struggles. These “Sheroes” as Ryan calls them, include current political leaders such as Maxine Waters, Valerie Jarrett, and Kamala Harris; Brittany Packnett Cunningham, LaTosha Brown, and other activists; and artists like Regina King. Combining profiles and in-depth interviews with these influential movers and shakers and many more, Ryan explores the challenges Black women endure, and how the lessons they’ve learned can help us shape our own stories. Ryan also chronicles her personal journey from working-class Baltimore to the elite echelons of journalism and speaks out about the hurdles she faced in becoming one of the most well-connected members of the Washington press corps—while raising two daughters as a single mother in the aftermath of a messy divorce.

It is time for everyone to acknowledge Black women’s unrivaled contributions to America. Yet our democracy remains in peril, and their work is far from done. Black Women Will Save the World presents a vital kaleidoscopic look at women of different ages and from diverse backgrounds who devote their lives to making the world a better place—even if that means stepping out of their “place.”

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2022 April Ryan (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers

Eye opening

Very informative and inspiring. I look forward to reading or listening to more books like this.

Please read!

A must for all women. We must all join in this fight. She allows you inside the community in ways that are seldom done .

Inspirational

Inspiring, educational, and hope-filled. I enjoyed the journey from Black women’s past to current state in this country. This book is great for all people despite race, ethnicity and gender.

Confirming

Thank you April for confirming what so many of us black woman have felt and some still feels in this world. Here is to increase vulnerability, grace, and rest to all the young ladies, that will continue to save the world!

This was a really powerful book!!!!

This book moved me as black man. It made me think critically about how I can be more supportive to my wife, daughter, and son. I believe "Black Women Will save the World" and damit I am going love, support, and enjoy every minute of it!!!

Truth

As a black woman, understanding diversity in experience and drive to solve problems and achieve success, provides impetus to strive for more and take other black women along for the ride.

Comprehensive & Outstanding

A wonderful work that appearingly is April’s way of celebrating SuperWomanhood (she shares her career journey that turned into a decorated identity and purpose walk) as it also allows her to turn hardship (where all the norms of democracy and her public role in that process were turned upside down thru the 2020 pandemic and seismic shifts from the protests and disruptive politics) to transformation (calling black women to release the trauma and advocate for sisterhood, presence and action) that claim our space with new narratives for our collective t peace, health and well-being.

Excellent Book!

The audio book/book is fantastic! In my book club, we had two choices to read, this book or a fictional romance novel. Originally, I chose the romance novel, but I thank God for having a different plan. I learned so much from this book (i.e. I learned about Girl Trek, and joined while listening to the book). Also, it provoked so much thought on how I can continue to contribute to the world. I was very moved and inspired by this book. Lastly, I appreciated that the author's willingness to be vulnerable and share her own journey. I highly recommend this book to others.

April Ryan's voice literally and figuratively.

I learned things about us Black women that I didn't know. I will not die in vain neither.

LOVED THIS

It made me feel seen. So many same struggles in corporate America surrounded by some who doubt your ability or even your right to be there.