Juanita Tolliver
juanitatolliver.bsky.social
Juanita Tolliver
@juanitatolliver.bsky.social
food is my love language
Author of A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics
MSNBC political analyst
Opinions in theGrio
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link.me/juanitatolliver
What's at stake today?
- A new leadership standard in NYC that Democrats can't ignore
- New congressional map in California
- Virginia federal workers weigh in during Trump and Republicans' Shutdown

Read more in my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
NY AG Letitia James offered the only appropriate response to Trump:

"I will not bow. I will not break. I will not bend. I will not capitulate. I will not give in. I will not give up.”

Read more in my newsletter, plus get a sneak peek of my new project: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
October 15, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Trump's occupation won't stop with DC:

"I direct the Secretary of Defense to coordinate with State Governors and authorize the orders of any additional members of the National Guard to active service..."

Read more, and how to protest, in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
August 12, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Trump gave his orders to Texas Republicans when he said, "Just a simple redraw and we pick up five seats," and now they're complying. Meanwhile, Democrats are discussing how to respond.

Read the latest in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
July 29, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Yes, she is running an authentic, people-power campaign.
And yes, she surged 25 points in only 6 weeks.

Read more about Deja Foxx's campaign in my newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
July 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Catch me bright and early Wednesday morning at 7 o'clock EST on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social with an amazing line up of guests. We're covering everything from the news of the day to political strategy and Dean Dana A. William's new book ,Toni at Random.

SiriusXM Progress Ch. 127
siriusxm.us/Zerlina
June 24, 2025 at 10:19 PM
April 17, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The FBI had Huey P. Newton under surveillance 24/7, and researching “the vault” of FBI files from COINTEL PRO was heartbreaking and depressing work. That research also confirmed that he attended Diahann Carroll’s Party for Shirley Chisholm in 1972.

Watch the full story: youtu.be/NxMBgBUQYoI?...
April 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
White Lotus Synopsis: A vengeful man dragging everyone to hell

Us in 2025: SAME

Read my latest newsletter: www.juanitatolliver.com/campaigns/vi...
April 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Hey Baltimore loves, join me at Morgan State University tomorrow, Thursday, February 27, at 11:30 am for a book talk as we wrap up Black History Month.

This event is open to the public, and you can find more info here: events.morgan.edu/event/a-conv...
February 26, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Everyone, watch the Reid Out TONIGHT at 7 pm ET!

Joy, thank you for being a mentor, a supporter, and for always creating a safe space for me (and plenty of others who look like me), on and off camera!! ❤️❤️
February 24, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Excited to be included in Elle Magazine’s Black History Month (AND forever) Must Reads.

Order your copy of “A More Perfect Party” today: bookshop.org/p/books/a-mo...
February 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Catch me in Atlanta tomorrow, and New Orleans on Thursday! So excited to be in conversation with @jduffyrice.bsky.social and Stevona Elem-Rogers 💜💜

Atlanta RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-more-per...

New Orleans RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/juanita-to...
February 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
So grateful for everyone who joined my DC book event! Order your copy of A More Perfect Party: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/juanita-tolliver/a-more-perfect-party/9781538770221/
February 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Catch me in Philly today and DC tomorrow ❤️

Philadelphia RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/juanita-to...

Washington, DC: politics-prose.com/event/2025-0...
January 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
As you reflect on the historic presidential campaign that Shirley Chisholm launched #onthisday in 1972, remember her humanity and her urgency. It means even more today as Black history being erased.

Read more about it in my book, A More Perfect Party www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/juani...
January 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
January 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
It’s a snow day in Atlanta, and my book talk has been postponed. Standby for updates on a new date soon ❤️
January 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We better learn the lessons of the past and the value of community if we want to have a chance at a future.

So great to discuss Shirley Chisholm’s impact and my new, “A More Perfect Party,” on The Beat with Ari Melber
January 18, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Excited for my book talk with @profcrunk.bsky.social tonight at Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn. ❤️

www.eventbrite.com/e/book-event...
January 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
My new book, “A More Perfect Party,” is now on sale at all major retailers.

Buy your copy today: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/juani...
January 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I’ve loved libraries since the “Book It” personal pan pizza days, and I was tickled to find out that “A More Perfect Party” will be on shelves in libraries across the nation.

Place a hold at your library or order a copy: www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/juani...
January 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I couldn’t hold back my laugh bc Republicans are a joke.
January 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
With no objections and no armed mob, it only took 30 minutes to certify the election.
January 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The countdown to Jan 14 (my pub date!!) is on, and this special moment with my friends is where my writing process began.

This photo was taken after I told them that I was writing a book…well I whispered it bc it felt so fragile. So grateful for them ❤️

Order here: www.amazon.com/More-Perfect...
January 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM