This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne reflect on approaching 50, leadership responsibility, and the need for new energy and unity as America shifts. They frame the moment as a “state of emergency,” urging people to sound the alarm about threats to Black communities and democracy, including the Supreme Court gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, voter suppression concerns like the SAVE Act, and the broader agenda of Project 2025. Reverend Mark Thompson joins to explain the historical significance of the Voting Rights Act, how disinformation and distraction shape public understanding, and how weakened protections could reduce Black representation and reshape districts. The episode calls for education, local organizing, voting, and sustained mobilization, and closes with Mysonne celebrating Nas and Jadakiss finally receiving long-overdue recognition.

<p>This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne reflect on approaching 50, leadership responsibility, and the need for new energy and unity as America shifts. They frame the moment as a &ldquo;state of emergency,&rdquo; urging people to sound the alarm about threats to Black communities and democracy, including the Supreme Court gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, voter suppression concerns like the SAVE Act, and the broader agenda of Project 2025. Reverend Mark Thompson joins to explain the historical significance of the Voting Rights Act, how disinformation and distraction shape public understanding, and how weakened protections could reduce Black representation and reshape districts. The episode calls for education, local organizing, voting, and sustained mobilization, and closes with Mysonne celebrating Nas and Jadakiss finally receiving long-overdue recognition.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

State of Emergency… AGAIN.
Guest: Rev. Mark Thompson

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