Ryan, April
9780063210202, 0063210207
Paperback
A long-overdue celebration of African American women’s unprecedented role in upholding democracy from trailblazing White House correspondent April Ryan.
“Forceful and inspired, this is a rousing praise song for strong Black women.”—Publishers Weekly
“An impassioned celebration of Black women and their roles in transforming the nation.”—Kirkus Reviews
“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 inception of the nation to the present day, Black women have transformed their pain into progress and have been at the front lines of America’s political, social, and economic struggles. These “sheroes,” as April Ryan calls them, include current political leaders such as Maxine Waters, Valerie Jarret, and Kamala Harris, as well as LaTosha Brown and other activists. Combining profiles and in-depth interviews with influential movers and shakers, April Ryan explores the challenges Black women endure and shares the lessons they’ve learned. She also chronicles her powerful personal journey from working-class Baltimore to the elite echelons of Washington, DC, and speaks out about the hurdles she faced in becoming one of the most well-connected members of the White House press corps—while raising two daughters as a single mother in the aftermath of a divorce.
April Ryan’s story is an inspirational triumph, and 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.”
