Say It Louder!

Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy

By: Tiffany Cross

Narrated by: Tiffany Cross, Leon Nixon

Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's Summary

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 US 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.

©2020 Tiffany Cross (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

Skip this read at your own peril.

This is essential reading for anyone who studies, critiques, or consumes media on any platform adjacent to politics of any kind. Ms. Cross brings the same brilliance to her book that she displays on the small screen. Her prose and narration are digestible but not pedestrian. She clearly wants to teach us to expand our knowledge of, and roles in, political discourse that shapes our every movement. She does not bite her tongue. She speaks the truth plainly and without apology. She is witty and funny. I consumed the entire audio in one sitting. Next step is to buy the hardcover. This book must be displayed in my home alongside other great works of journalism and teaching. What a time to be alive.

Very informative

I loved how she articulated her words and still being relatable to all.. She definitely has grace, style and charisma..

A Prereq for Anyone Claiming to be Informed Voters

Like degrees required for certain jobs, reading this is required to think yourself media informed.

NEEDED FOR THE CULTURE

This book is right on time!! I truly enjoyed. Thank you Tiffany Cross! Just know you are appreciated!!!

An excellent reminder of why we must be diligent

Love her use of history to inform why the black community must be politically active.

Say It Louder! by Tiffany Cross

Have you ever read a book that compelled you read parts over just so you could experience the feeling of those words again? That happened to me while listening to this book. I loved this book.

Excellent listen

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

Tha k you, My Sister!

It is rare that I read about politics in voice that is so authentic. Say It Louder is a much needed dissection of the political landscape and how policitians over look and under appreciate Black voters. Black candidates need to hire Black communication personnel with a proven footprint in Black communities. Sen. Kamala Harris was my candidate and her comms team was terrible. We deserve better and I thank Ms. Cross for saying so, straight...no chaser.
When I learned that Ms. Cross had written a book to be released this summer, I immediately pre-ordered my copy in early April (the book didn't arrive due to delivery shenanigans but I have Audible so, I win).
I genuinely appreciate her honesty and I'm glad she's the narrator.
I'm still going to get that physical copy, though, and will purchase copies to share.
Thank you, Tiffany D. Cross for your genuinely appreciated #CrossTalk.

A must read (listen)!!!

I enjoyed listening and learning from you in this book. I appreciate your voice when you are on air however the content of this book is very timely. I don’t reread books other than my Bible, with this one I will make an exception. Thank you for your voice, continue to use it for the culture.

Loved it!

Enlightening and informative! Tiffany Cross delivers a magnificent review of our past and our current status of race relations. All with a touch of humor. Excellent read.