Tiffany D. Cross

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  • Journalist and Former Host, MSNBC's 'The Cross Connection'
  • Bestselling Author of 'Say It Louder: Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy'
  • Resident Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics
  • Former DC Bureau Chief, BET News and Liaison to the Obama Administration, BET Networks

Celebrated journalist, bestselling author, and revered political analyst Tiffany D. Cross delivers every time in motivational, insightful, and thought-provoking events. She is the current co-host of iHeart Media’s Native Land Pod, which debuted in 2024 on Apple as the number one downloaded podcast in America across all categories. Cross also hosts ACross Generations, a broadcast show and podcast with Will Packer Productions and iHeart Media, where she focuses on a variety of topics from a multigenerational perspective. Cross previously hosted The Cross Connection on MSNBC, averaging 4.6M viewers a month. She is a longtime cultural commentator, having previously served as the D.C. Bureau Chief for BET Networks, an Associate Producer for CNN, and freelancer. She is also the founder of The Beat DC, a platform that provides critical analysis of national politics, policy, business, and media, highlighting their impact on and relationship with communities of color. An influential voice in the discourse of the moment, Cross is in-demand with groups including the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., the Society of Social Work Research, TriNet, Santa Cruz Nutritionals, Howard University, and more.

A 2020 Resident Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, Tiffany has spent time on the campaign trail covering and working on numerous local, state, and federal campaigns. She is the bestselling author of Say It Louder: Black Voters, White Narratives, and Saving Our Democracy, which Kirkus Reviews hailed as “a compelling exploration of how Black voters have the power to shape the country's future.” Cross regularly receives stellar feedback for her events, such as: ”Tiffany was superb. A joy to work with, engaging and fully invested in making the event a stand-out” (Robert Toigo Foundation Annual Gala) and ”The event was absolutely wonderful and well received! Tiffany Cross was outstanding and prolific.” (Society for Social Work Research)

 


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Past Hosts Include:
  • National Black Caucus of State Legislators
  • African American Strategic Partnership
  • Robert Toigo Foundation Annual Gala
  • Howard University
  • The Denver Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Santa Cruz Nutritionals
  • Society for Social Work Research
  • Texas Conference for Women
  • National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
  • Bend Towards Justice Conference
Rave Reviews About Tiffany D. Cross
On behalf the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. and their president Virginia Harris, I would like to say 'THANK YOU' to Tiffany for her amazing speech which was a big hit amongst all of the attendees.

Moderating Book Talk - Uphill: A Memoir, a conversation with Jemele Hill and Tiffany D. Cross | Politics and Prose [1:00:18] - Get Sharable Link
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Elections with Tiffany D. Cross

Celebrated journalist, bestselling author, and revered political analyst TIFFANY D. CROSS is well-positioned to speak on this upcoming election from a place of nuanced understanding. As both a moderator and debate participant, Cross offers an informed, balanced approach to solving today’s most press ...

Celebrated journalist, bestselling author, and revered political analyst TIFFANY D. CROSS is well-positioned to speak on this upcoming election from a place of nuanced understanding. As both a moderator and debate participant, Cross offers an informed, balanced approach to solving today’s most pressing national concerns to any program.

Creating A Diverse Media Landscape

Veteran journalist TIFFANY D. CROSS brings vast experience across media, policy, and politics to the vital conversation about creating a more diverse media landscape and what that means for our democracy. Cross co-founded The Beat DC, a platform that provides critical analysis of national politics, ...

Veteran journalist TIFFANY D. CROSS brings vast experience across media, policy, and politics to the vital conversation about creating a more diverse media landscape and what that means for our democracy. Cross co-founded The Beat DC, a platform that provides critical analysis of national politics, policy, business, and media, highlighting their impact on and relationship with communities of color. In this compelling talk, she shares her career journey and offers her perspective on the role of the media in politics and society today.

‘Say It Louder’ – Voting Rights and Saving Our Democracy

Veteran journalist and bestselling author TIFFANY D. CROSS is passionate about getting people involved in democracy. From her time on the campaign trail covering and working elections at every level, Cross shares unmatchable insights about the power of voters to make an impact, and the role of Black ...

Veteran journalist and bestselling author TIFFANY D. CROSS is passionate about getting people involved in democracy. From her time on the campaign trail covering and working elections at every level, Cross shares unmatchable insights about the power of voters to make an impact, and the role of Black voters in history and in shaping the future of our country. With her gift for making complicated topics understandable, Cross energizes the audience with this inspiring talk.

If It’s a Battle They Want…

Partisan politics has fueled America’s democracy since the country’s inception. The infrastructure of the U.S. political system leaves many citizens feeling powerless, voiceless, and frustrated - particularly people of color. Breaking down data in a consumable way, TIFFANY D. CROSS offers a differen ...

Partisan politics has fueled America’s democracy since the country’s inception. The infrastructure of the U.S. political system leaves many citizens feeling powerless, voiceless, and frustrated - particularly people of color. Breaking down data in a consumable way, TIFFANY D. CROSS offers a different narrative of how Black women are well positioned to define what government looks like at the local, state, and federal level. She argues that the fastest way to lose power is not recognizing that you have it.

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Tiffany D. Cross receives rave reviews from any audience

Celebrated journalist, bestselling author, and revered political analyst TIFFANY D. CROSS regularly receives rave reviews for her ability to distill complex political concepts into nuanced but understandable talking points. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority said, “We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Tiffany Cross. She was so personable and friendly as the moderator.”

Cross connects with individuals at any point in their political development, from students exploring their voter identity to professional interest groups looking for a deeper understanding of legislation impacting their industry. Santa Cruz Nutritionals said, “We were all inspired, moved and gained great insight with Tiffany's contribution… We'd certainly love to work with her again.”

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Media entrepreneur and author Tiffany D. Cross received a rave review for her event with the African American Strategic Partnership

Celebrated journalist and political analyst TIFFANY D. CROSS joined the African American Strategic Partnership for a community conversation to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday and received a rave review. The AASP an organization of members who leverage their collective networks to advocate and serve the African American community in the greater Pittsburgh region. Cross made an impact with the audience of 200 academics, social workers, and community members, focusing on trending topics and a call to action around racial injustice in our economic, health, and political systems.

“It was wonderful hosting Tiffany! We had the opportunity to have two thoughtful discussions with her and just really enjoyed being in the space with her. She was patient and down to earth, and of course, delivered in her talks!” (African American Strategic Partnership)

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Tiffany D. Cross is a journalist, TV host, podcast host, author, and speaker. She is the current co-host of iHeart Media’s Native Land Pod, which debuted in 2024 on Apple as the number one downloaded podcast in America across all categories, where she breaks down news and culture of the week. Tiffany also hosts ACross Generations, a broadcast show and podcast with Will Packer Productions and iHeart Media, where she focuses on a variety of topics from a multigenerational perspective). Tiffany previously hosted The Cross Connection on MSNBC where she averaged 4.6M viewers a month.