{"product_id":"the-instigators-how-black-women-have-been-essential-to-american-democracy-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them-9780063424876","title":"The Instigators: How Black Women Have Been Essential to American Democracy (and What We Can Learn from Them)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA top Democratic Party strategist and media contributor offers a bold and urgent reminder that young Black women hold the key to saving our democracy and building a truly multi-racial future that benefits all Americans.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgitator. Troublemaker. Motivator. Initiator. Instigator.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"How can we build a truly inclusive multi-racial democracy?\" For Atima Omara, the answer is The Instigators--a name she has given to a demographic of Black women between the ages of 18 and 45. These women are uniquely equipped to save American democracy. They didn't ask for this ability, she argues. It was forced on them because racism and sexism have made them the most marginalized group in American politics. We can all benefit from their strategic know-how as we rebuild our society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack women have always been the most relentless instigators for change--building a democracy for all. Omara draws on her political knowledge and expertise, as well as history, to examine how they have responded to failed strategic decisions by movement leaders and the modern Democratic Party in previous elections as a context for the present. She also provides actionable recommendations to organizers, donors, candidates, strategists, political party leaders, that everyday people can use in their communities to build an inclusive democracy that endures beyond one election cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Instigators\u003c\/em\u003e is at once an urgent political guide, historical exploration, and a poignant memoir that pulls from Omara's two decades of work in Democratic politics and the progressive movement as an elected Democratic Party leader, movement organizer, former candidate, gubernatorial aide, campaign staff to candidates at the national, state, and local level; and now political strategist. Powerful, insightful, and practical, it is imperative reading for everyone eager to protect and rebuild our democracy and create a better tomorrow for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Atima Omara\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Harper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/05\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 272\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.27h x 6.25w x 0.82d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063424876\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOmara, Atima:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtima Omara\u003c\/strong\u003e is a nationally recognized award-winning political strategist, leader, writer, speaker, and advocate. She holds a BA in American Studies from the University of Virginia, and is a commentator on national politics, candidates, policy, race, gender and culture having been quoted in national outlets including \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times, Boston Globe, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e The Atlantic\u003c\/em\u003e. She's appeared on CNN, PBS, Fox News, BBC, CBC, NPR, and MSNBC including Joy Reid's \u003cem\u003eThe ReidOut.\u003c\/em\u003e She was named one of one hundred notable Black Americans by \u003cem\u003eEBONY Magazine.\u003c\/em\u003e Atima's writing was published in Wake Up America: Black Women on the Future of Democracy edited by Kesha Blain. She's also written for \u003cem\u003eWashington Post, \u003c\/em\u003e the \u003cem\u003eAmerican Prospect\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Root, \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eTeen Vogue, \u003c\/em\u003eand other national outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Atima Omara \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48231420887197,"sku":"9780063424876","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_410d6128-ebb0-4334-8f9b-e70f30aaa0f5.jpg?v=1778577834","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-instigators-how-black-women-have-been-essential-to-american-democracy-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them-9780063424876","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}