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Tiffany D. Cross is an American television host, political expert, and author. She was born on February 6, 1979. From 2020 to 2022, she hosted a show called The Cross Connection on MSNBC. This show aired on Saturday mornings.

Early Life and Learning

Tiffany Cross was born in Ohio. As she grew up, her family moved between Cleveland, Ohio, and Atlanta, Georgia. When she was a teenager, she dreamed of becoming a journalist. She was also a big fan of Oprah Winfrey's show. Tiffany's mother often took her to the public library. This is where Tiffany developed a love for reading and writing.

College Education

Cross went to Clark Atlanta University. There, she studied mass communications. Her focus was on radio, television, and film.

Career in Media and Politics

Tiffany Cross has worked in media and politics for over 20 years. She has reported on local, state, and national elections. She also covered politics in Washington D.C. Her first job in journalism was as a reporter at a radio station in Atlanta. Later, in the early 2000s, she worked for CNN as an associate producer.

Working in Washington D.C.

Cross also served as the Washington, D.C., bureau chief for BET Networks. A bureau chief leads a news office in a specific location. After that, she became a resident fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics. This means she spent time at Harvard studying and sharing her knowledge.

Becoming a TV Host

Tiffany Cross was a regular guest on MSNBC shows, especially AM Joy. In July 2020, she became one of the guest hosts for that show. She also worked as the managing editor of The Beat DC, a news website.

In December 2020, MSNBC announced that Cross would host a new two-hour show. It was called Cross Connection, sometimes known as Crosstalk. This show took over the Saturday morning slot that AM Joy used to have.

Recent Work and Podcast

In November 2022, MSNBC decided not to renew Tiffany Cross's contract. This decision was made because of comments she had made that the network felt did not meet their standards.

After her show ended, Cross shared that she was sad about the decision. She said she looked forward to continuing to have a platform. This platform would reflect the changing people of the country. In 2024, Cross started hosting a podcast called Native Land Podcast. She hosts it with attorney Angela Rye and politician Andrew Gillum. The podcast talks about the 2024 election from a Black perspective.

Books Written

Tiffany Cross has also written a book.

• Say It Louder!: Black Voters, Our Voices, and the Shaping of American Democracy. New York: Amistad (2020). ISBN: 006297677X