Sean Pittman’s Disaffected! is a heartfelt call to action and an eye-opening explanation of how the power of voting is the one true solution to address the critical issues we face today. Disaffected! breaks down some of the most consequential elections in recent history to illustrate that every vote truly counts. Through his book, Sean shows that every election is in fact the election of a lifetime because of compounding issues and decisions made by those elected to represent our communities, including issues related to systemic racism and culture wars. Disaffected also begs the question of whether our founding fathers ever intended for our Democracy to be democratic.
about the author
Named one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in Florida Politics” by Influence Magazine, Attorney Sean Pittman is an advocate, philanthropist, and thought leader in the areas of policy, politics, education, and law. Florida Trend Magazine named Sean “A Must Know Contact” in Florida’s Capital and a “Top 500 Business Leader in Florida.” Sean has managed, advised, and worked on dozens of local, statewide, and national campaigns. His professional accolades are surpassed only by his civic and philanthropic endeavors. Sean was awarded the Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. Lawyer of the Year Award by the National Bar Association (NBA), one of Florida State University’s highest recognitions - the Vires Award, the inaugural Tallahassee Community College President’s Award, the Distinguished Member of the Year Award from Leadership Florida, the Servant Leadership Award by the Greater Tallahassee Chamber and was inducted into the Tallahassee Barristers Association Hall of Fame. Sean is a Past President of the Orange Bowl Committee, served as General Counsel for the NBA, is a Board Member of the American Diabetes Association, Founder and Chairman of the Big Bend Minority Chamber, and Trustee for the Florida State University Foundation and National Football Foundation. Among his many philanthropic efforts, Sean created an FSU College of Law Scholarship for minority students. Sean also created the Wilhelmina Foundation in honor of his mother to provide textbook stipends to high school graduates.
Sean is a co-host of the TV talk show “The Usual Suspects,” airing on one of the highest-watched CBS affiliates in the country and hosts his own radio show and podcast series, “The Sean Pittman Show.” Sean has appeared on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News, and has been published in USA Today, the Tallahassee Democrat, the Miami Herald, and the Palm Beach Post.
about the author
“We need to re-engage people to ensure every voice is heard, and in Disaffected, Sean outlines historical and contemporary examples of how these voters have been left behind and what we can do to encourage them to step off the sidelines and into the voting booth.”
Speaker Joanna McClinton
speaker of the house, State of pennsylvania
“We live in a moment when we must rebuild our democracy so that voters pick their politicians—not the other way around. Disaffected brilliantly illuminates how we got here and how we can move forward to create a nation that works for all of us.”
attorney General aaron D. ford
state of nevada
“Sean Pittman’s Disaffected beautifully articulates the importance of our American voting system, and what we could accomplish if we all exercised our right to the ballot.”
ambassador allan Katz
president barack Obama appointee to portugal
“Disaffected gets to the core of the issue, the sacrifices that individuals have made in order for us to have the privilege of voting. Sean reminds us that our right to vote did not come lightly. And for that responsibility, it’s our duty now to exercise this honor, this privilege that many people have died over, fought through, lost wages, lost reputation, or were simply excluded from.”
dr. myron rolle
pediatric Neurosurgeon
“When I wrote Open Season, I sought to highlight the two systems of justice in America that unfairly target its black and brown citizens. Disaffected extends this analysis to our political and electoral systems. A must-read from a man who has been a key instrument in the successful elections of countless Black people.”
attorney ben crump
civil rights attorney
“Our nation has been united by those brave enough to challenge systems and injustices in pursuit of a more perfect union. Our most sacred rights that make America unique, were born through the ballot box. Sean Pittman’s Disaffected is an important book during a critical moment illuminating why people who decide not to vote are the secret weapon of the opposition.”
bakari sellers
attorney and CNN Commentator
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