TMI

Tamika D. Mallory sets the record straight on Jay-Z's Target deal, breaking down why preexisting relationships are different from crossing a new picket line — and naming Cardi B, John Legend, Ciara, and others in the process. She also addresses why she won't spend her energy calling out every Black celebrity who's shown up in Target, and why the boycott is still very much on. Plus, Mysonne calls out Jay Williams for praising ...

This week, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne celebrate the Knicks winning in five and the NYC's excitement while criticizing vandalism and warning that police may use AI to identify offenders. They promote a Juneteenth weekend rally on June 20 at 1:00 PM at the Adam Clayton Powell Harlem State Office Building focused on Southern voting-rights attacks, criminal justice, and Black political power, including attention to Karmelo Anthony&r...

What's really going on inside Delaney Hall? Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne sit down with Amy Torres, Executive Director of the New Jersey Alliance for Immigrant Justice, to break down the chaos at Newark's most controversial detention center, hunger strikes, elected officials being denied access, Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest, and the community uprising demanding answers.

NJAIJ is the state's largest immigration coalition, whose mission...

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne AI-generated flyers, graphic designer professionalism, and the growing debate around creativity vs convenience. Is AI ruining the industry or are bad customer experiences pushing people toward ChatGPT and quick fixes? Tamika and Mysonne break down why talent alone isn’t enough anymore and why professionalism, responsiveness, and attitude matter just as much as skill.

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This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne celebrate the Knicks sweep, discuss Mysonne nearing his 50th birthday and concerns about public health and government response, then update viewers on Until Freedom’s campaign against New York State’s “predatory” toll fees after small tolls ballooned into massive penalties. They describe organizing with state legislators, investigating the toll contractor Condu...

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 broade...

This week on TMI, Tamika drops a deeper update on the EZPass toll trap,  A virtual town hall is coming with legislators and lawyers. Stay tuned.

Then she breaks down the RFK Jr. hearing where Congresswoman Summer Lee pressed him on Black maternal health, and he responded by bringing up DEI. Tamika explains why that wasn't a mistake. 

Then Tamika and Mysonne sit-down with Jess Hilarious, comedian, new mom, a...

Season six is officially here, and Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne are not playing around.

First up, the EZPass toll trap. Tamika received a bill with $377 in actual tolls and $1,600 in fees. That's not an accident, that's predatory. She breaks down the "End the Toll Trap" legislation moving through New York and New Jersey and announces an upcoming virtual town hall where legislators, attorneys, and survivors will tell you exactly ho...

This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne shift into a discussion about why many Black-owned institutions and media outlets struggle to sustain without consistent financial support from the community. They debate whether there is a mental block around supporting Black businesses, the impact of marketing and “white man’s ice is colder,” and how internal criticism, propaganda, and algorithms can amplify attack...

This week onTMI,Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne keep dive into personal growth, staying grounded through life’s highs and lows, and what it means to keep pushing forward in the middle of real-world pressure. From spiritual resets and everyday struggles to culture, community, and unapologetic truth-telling, this conversation blends humor, honesty, and perspective in a way that feels like sitting in on a powerful check-in between...

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 some...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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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.

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This week on TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne have an in-depth discussion on the pressing issues facing our communities and the nation. In this episode, they address the state-sanctioned violence, political persecution of journalists, and the hypocrisy in law enforcement and media coverage. Special guest Monique Pressley, a renowned legal expert, shares her insights on the legal battles and the i...

In this episode of TMI, Tamika D. Mallory and Mysonne sit down with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley to discuss a series of pressing issues. They explore the detrimental impact of ICE on marginalized communities and call for its abolition. They discuss the importance of protests and activism, especially within the black community. They also discuss the alarming unemployment rate among black women and the intentional policies leading t...