In this rousing call to leadership, the self-described millennial spokesperson for the culture, CNNâs designated ""woke AF"" former commentator, and the youngest national press secretary in the history of the United States shares her take-no-prisoners approach to life, politics, and career success, and shows a new generation how to be loud and powerful in their own right.
Many peopleâmost notably white older menâmay try to stop Symone Sanders from speaking up and out. But Symone will NOT shut up. And neither should you. In this inspiring call-to-action, Symone tells stories from her own life of not-shutting-up alongside loud young revolutionaries who came before her to help you find your authentic voice and use it to your advantage; to fight ideological battles more effectively; and to resist those who try to silence you.
We are all gurus, masterminds, artists, entrepreneursâwe are the change agents we have been waiting for. IT IS US. And the time is RIGHT NOW. I know youâre wondering, âBut HOW?â And we donât have all the answers! Symone is the first to admit weâre all winging it in one way or another. But the point is weâre out there doing it. So get started. Open your mouth and start talking. Loudly.
No You Shut Up goes beyond the surplus of âVote-Or-Dieâ books weâve seen before. Because change doesnât just happen at the ballot box. We need people fighting oppression, injustice, and inequalityâin the workplace, on the cultural battlefield, in government, in every corner of the world. With spirited storytelling filtered through a voice that cannot and will not be ignored, Symone inspires you to start now. You donât need to have all the answers, or wait your turn to help create the change you want to see. All you need is a new toolbox, an unshakeable commitment, and the confidence and guidance to wield those tools effectively.