#55 A State of Emergency With Tamika D. Mallory

This Moment

EpisodeMay 18, 202130m

#55 A State of Emergency With Tamika D. Mallory

This Moment

EpisodeMay 18, 202130m

On May 29th 2020, activist Tamika Mallory delivered a powerful speech in Minneapolis, Minnesota just four days after the tragic death of George Floyd at the hand of local police officers. After going viral, it became famously known as the State of Emergency Speech. Now one year later Tamika checks in to promote her new book of the same title. Join us as she explains how the book came about and why it is an important read for everyone in the fight for justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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