Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation is a 2020 political book by conservative commentator Candace Owens, published by Threshold Editions, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. The book critiques the Democratic Party's historical and ongoing influence on Black Americans, metaphorically referring to it as a 'plantation' that perpetuates dependency and victimhood. Owens advocates for black conservatism, arguing for Black self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and alignment with conservative principles. She draws on historical events like the Great Migration and contemporary issues such as welfare policies, education, and criminal justice to support her case for rejecting progressive narratives and embracing traditional values. The book positions conservatism as a path to empowerment and escape from alleged Democratic exploitation, and has been significant in conservative circles for amplifying Black conservative voices and challenging racial orthodoxy in American politics.