In this episode of TMI, Tamika Mallory and Mysonne discuss the growing trend of celebrities staying silent on political issues, the challenges and strategies for DC's statehood, and a controversial decision by Ciara regarding her son's last name. Featuring special guests Tony Lewis Jr. and Monica Ray, who provide insight on the current federal occupation in Washington DC and the battles for community power and justice. 

In this episode of TMI, Tamika Mallory and Mysonne discuss the growing trend of celebrities staying silent on political issues, the challenges and strategies for DC's statehood, and a controversial decision by Ciara regarding her son's last name. Featuring special guests Tony Lewis Jr. and Monica Ray, who provide insight on the current federal occupation in Washington DC and the battles for community power and justice.&nbsp;

TMI is the dynamic, new video-taped podcast featuring activists Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne, the General. Their show takes an uninhibited look at the social and civil rights issues, pop-culture and politics. Together, they underscore the importance of social activism, awareness, knowing your rights and having a voice. They want you to know that being in service to one’s community isn’t old school; it’s real, it’s happening and its needed now more than ever. Their aim is to push our culture forward so that together, we can make the world a better place right now…and for generations to come.

TMI is the dynamic, new video-taped podcast featuring activists Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne, the General. Their show takes an uninhibited look at the social and civil rights issues, pop-culture and politics. Together, they underscore the importance of social activism, awareness, knowing your rights and having a voice. They want you to know that being in service to one’s community isn’t old school; it’s real, it’s happening and its needed now more than ever. Their aim is to push our culture forward so that together, we can make the world a better place right now…and for generations to come.

Silenced Voices, Broken Systems, and Family Choice with Tony Lewis Jr and Monica Ray

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This Week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne kick things off celebrating Jazz in the Gardens, the Black Promoters Collective's 30,000-person Miami festival proving Black ownership can do it BIG. They reflect on Breonna Taylor's anniversary, Jesse Jackson's legacy, and why Black leaders deserve both love and accountability.

Mysonne's goes off on the MAGA crowd's silence on war spending, rising gas prices, and food costs, but somehow immigration was the emergency? Tamika weighs in on Michelle Obama's right to protect her peace and NYC's push for a $30 minimum wage.

This Week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne kick things off celebrating Jazz in the Gardens, the Black Promoters Collective's 30,000-person Miami festival proving Black ownership can do it BIG. They reflect on Breonna Taylor's anniversary, Jesse Jackson's legacy, and why Black leaders deserve both love and accountability.
Mysonne's goes off on the MAGA crowd's silence on war spending, rising gas prices, and food costs, but somehow immigration was the emergency? Tamika weighs in on Michelle Obama's right to protect her peace and NYC's push for a $30 minimum wage.

Grief, Gratitude & Getting Strategic

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This week on TMI, civil rights activist Tamika D. Mallory and rapper-activist Mysonne discuss growing backlash over U.S. military bombing abroad. They push back against the notion that people should ignore politics to protect their income, arguing that today’s policies directly endanger survival, jobs, and community stability.

This episode examines the disproportionate impact of mass workforce losses on Black women and raises urgent concerns about looming economic policies, including tariffs, the “no tax on tips” proposal, potential SNAP benefit cuts, and the far-reaching implications of Project 2025.

Mallory and Mysonne also debate New York City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani’s decision to engage Donald Trump in pursuit of federal funding, warning that Trump’s history of unreliability and white supremacy-driven agenda presents serious risks for marginalized communities.

Turning to higher education and media accountability, Tamika calls out Hunter College after a professors racist remarks, and Mysonne closes with  a viral video highlighting racial profiling during a traffic stop, followed by practical, life-saving advice on how to navigate police encounters safely.

This week on TMI, civil rights activist Tamika D. Mallory and rapper-activist Mysonne discuss growing backlash over U.S. military bombing abroad. They push back against the notion that people should ignore politics to protect their income, arguing that today&rsquo;s policies directly endanger survival, jobs, and community stability.
This episode examines the disproportionate impact of mass workforce losses on Black women and raises urgent concerns about looming economic policies, including tariffs, the &ldquo;no tax on tips&rdquo; proposal, potential SNAP benefit cuts, and the far-reaching implications of Project 2025.
Mallory and Mysonne also debate New York City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani&rsquo;s decision to engage Donald Trump in pursuit of federal funding, warning that Trump&rsquo;s history of unreliability and white supremacy-driven agenda presents serious risks for marginalized communities.
Turning to higher education and media accountability, Tamika calls out Hunter College&nbsp;after a professors racist remarks, and Mysonne closes with&nbsp; a viral video highlighting racial profiling during a traffic stop, followed by practical, life-saving advice on how to navigate police encounters safely.

Political Views , War and Crack Cocaine

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This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss a major snowstorm hitting New York City and the realities of schools staying open during severe weather, They reflect on snow’s environmental role and connect the season’s gloom to Ramadan and Lent. The conversation honors Reverend Jesse Jackson and highlights Minister Farrakhan’s message that a person’s good should outweigh their bad, urging grace for leaders’ imperfections and growth. Tamika then addresses misinformation by detailing Dr. Linda Davis’ death during an ICE-related chase, arguing ICE violated pursuit protocols and noting limited media attention. She also distinguishes voter ID from new proof-of-citizenship requirements, challenges claims about Trump’s HBCU funding versus Obama and Biden, and rejects “both parties are the same” comparisons while criticizing Trump’s impacts on Black communities.

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne discuss a major snowstorm hitting New York City and the realities of schools staying open during severe weather, They reflect on snow&rsquo;s environmental role and connect the season&rsquo;s gloom to Ramadan and Lent. The conversation honors Reverend Jesse Jackson and highlights Minister Farrakhan&rsquo;s message that a person&rsquo;s good should outweigh their bad, urging grace for leaders&rsquo; imperfections and growth. Tamika then addresses misinformation by detailing Dr. Linda Davis&rsquo; death during an ICE-related chase, arguing ICE violated pursuit protocols and noting limited media attention. She also distinguishes voter ID from new proof-of-citizenship requirements, challenges claims about Trump&rsquo;s HBCU funding versus Obama and Biden, and rejects &ldquo;both parties are the same&rdquo; comparisons while criticizing Trump&rsquo;s impacts on Black communities.

Snow Flies and Government Lies 

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Silenced Voices, Broken Systems, and Family Choice with Tony Lewis Jr and Monica Ray

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