This week on TMI, Tamika and Mysonne dive into real-world issues like mass shootings, the power of Black women in the workforce, and the political wave around Project 2025.

They with comedian, activist, and all-around truth-teller W. Kamau Bell  at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference and discuss his early days in stand-up to becoming a powerful voice for social justice, Kamau gets real about his journey and what drives him to keep speaking out.Kamau also drops gems on how Black creators can use platforms like Substack to own their voices and build their communities.

This week on TMI, Tamika and Mysonne dive into real-world issues like mass shootings, the power of Black women in the workforce, and the political wave around Project 2025.
They with comedian, activist, and all-around truth-teller W. Kamau Bell&nbsp; at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference and discuss his early days in stand-up to becoming a powerful voice for social justice, Kamau gets real about his journey and what drives him to keep speaking out.Kamau also drops gems on how Black creators can use platforms like Substack to own their voices and build their communities.

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.

Turning the Mic on Social Justice and Comedy: Featuring Kamau Bell

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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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This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne Lennon reflect on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., sharing personal memories and underscoring the importance of preserving our elders’ stories and photographs. They explore Reverend Jackson’s enduring legacy—from economic justice campaigns and strategic boycotts to voter registration efforts—and the personal sacrifices borne by his family.

Tamika opens up about the spiritual toll of researching the Epstein files, describing how reading witness accounts deeply disturbed her spirit and even affected her dreams, The conversation turns to the SAVE Act, which Tamika argues is a modern-day poll tax designed to disenfranchise voters by requiring passports or birth certificates to register or update voter information—placing disproportionate burdens on Black Americans, married women with name changes, and elderly people without access to documentation.

Reverend Mark Thompson joins the show to honor Reverend Jackson, recounting a mentorship that began in 1983 and reflecting on Jackson’s measurable impact on corporate accountability, DEI, and voter registration, while calling for unity and maturity in movement leadership.

The episode also features Afua Atta-Mensah, NYC’s Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice, who explains how the office was established through a 2022 charter amendment, her role coordinating equity across city agencies, and the real-world challenges of governance and delivering daily impact.

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne Lennon reflect on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., sharing personal memories and underscoring the importance of preserving our elders&rsquo; stories and photographs. They explore Reverend Jackson&rsquo;s enduring legacy&mdash;from economic justice campaigns and strategic boycotts to voter registration efforts&mdash;and the personal sacrifices borne by his family.
Tamika opens up about the spiritual toll of researching the Epstein files, describing how reading witness accounts deeply disturbed her spirit and even affected her dreams, The conversation turns to the SAVE Act, which Tamika argues is a modern-day poll tax designed to disenfranchise voters by requiring passports or birth certificates to register or update voter information&mdash;placing disproportionate burdens on Black Americans, married women with name changes, and elderly people without access to documentation.
Reverend Mark Thompson joins the show to honor Reverend Jackson, recounting a mentorship that began in 1983 and reflecting on Jackson&rsquo;s measurable impact on corporate accountability, DEI, and voter registration, while calling for unity and maturity in movement leadership.
The episode also features Afua Atta-Mensah, NYC&rsquo;s Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of the Mayor&rsquo;s Office of Equity and Racial Justice, who explains how the office was established through a 2022 charter amendment, her role coordinating equity across city agencies, and the real-world challenges of governance and delivering daily impact.

Honoring Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr., Epstein Files Trauma, and the SAVE Act’s Voter Suppression Threat (with Rev. Mark Thompson &  Afua Atta-Mensah)

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In this episode of TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne take on health myths, political misinformation, and the systems quietly harming Black communities. From questioning the safety of our food and water to unpacking the false narrative that immigrants are “taking Black jobs,” the conversation cuts through fear-based rhetoric with facts, history, and lived experience.

The hosts break down how white supremacy, anti-DEI policies, and economic exploitation—not immigrants—are driving job loss and instability, especially for Black women. They also discuss ICE raids, media manipulation, and the urgent need for truth-tellers in a time of rising authoritarianism.

 

In this episode of TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne take on health myths, political misinformation, and the systems quietly harming Black communities. From questioning the safety of our food and water to unpacking the false narrative that immigrants are &ldquo;taking Black jobs,&rdquo; the conversation cuts through fear-based rhetoric with facts, history, and lived experience.
The hosts break down how white supremacy, anti-DEI policies, and economic exploitation&mdash;not immigrants&mdash;are driving job loss and instability, especially for Black women. They also discuss ICE raids, media manipulation, and the urgent need for truth-tellers in a time of rising authoritarianism.
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The Cost of Convenience and the Politics of Blame

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Turning the Mic on Social Justice and Comedy: Featuring Kamau Bell

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