State of Emergency

How We Win in the Country We Built

By: Tamika D. Mallory

Narrated by: Tamika D. Mallory

Social justice leader Tamika D. Mallory states her case for action and reveals “the power we all have to win transformative change” (Marc Lamont Hill, New York Times bestselling author) in this searing indictment of America’s historical, deadly, and continuing assault on Black and brown lives.

Drawn from a lifetime of frontline culture-shifting advocacy, organizing, and fighting for equal justice, State of Emergency makes Mallory’s demand for change and shares the keys to effective activism both for those new to and long-committed to the defense of Black lives.

From Minneapolis to Louisville, to Portland, Kenosha, and Washington, DC, America’s reckoning with its unmet promises on race and class is at a boiling point not seen since the 1960s. While conversations around pathways to progress take place on social media and cable TV, history tells us that meaningful change only comes with radical legislation and boots-on-the-ground activism. Here, Mallory shares her unique personal experience building coalitions, speaking truth to power, and winning over hearts and minds in the struggle for shared prosperity and safety.

Forward-looking, steeped in history, and rich with stories from life on the margins of American life, State of Emergency effortlessly gives us the tools we “need to fight injustice and find a pathway towards true freedom” (Marie Claire).

©2021 Tamika Mallory. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

A Must read for everyone!

I loved it and couldn't put it down. It was engaging, enlightening and inspirational. Listening to the book in Tamika's own voice was a bonus. Buy the book for yourself and another as a gift.

Thank You!

Absolutely Loved It. Thank You Tamika! Our job isn't done. Let's get it done.

This book should be used in schools

I recommend everyone read/listen to this book.. everyone can learn something or at least have a better understanding

Great listen!

Tamika narrating her book made it an easy listen. As a black woman myself this book made me proud.

JUST WHAT WE NEEDED

I love this book and will continue to share it with all I encounter! I have listened with my younger daughter to open up much needed conversations about our history and current events. Extremely informational and empowering . Thank you Tamika you’re amazing!!!!!

Needed!

This book is needed in our day and time. Thank you Tamika Mallory for this book!

Real. Unapologetic. Inspiring. Truth.

Tamika did not hold anything back in describing the current systemic racial and political climate of the USA in 2021. She breaks things down and calls out ALL people who claim they are not racist to examine their ACTIONS and do more.

Her message - words are not enough. Inaction is not enough. Fighting in just one way or on just one issue is not enough.

Action has to be holistic, consistent, and yes even inconvenient and uncomfortable at times to see change occur and be maintained and respected in an antiquated system that powers our society.

Not as someone who is “not racist”, but as someone who is anti-racist. Who actively fights back against the societal system that was founded, built, and has always supported inequality, classism, and racism at its core.

Question is, are you willing to do what it takes, in whatever ways, big or small, to play a part in sustaining change as an anti-racist? Or are you willing to let the convenience of your privilege keep you complicit in maintaining the status quo?

State of emergency

This book was very informative and gave advice to how to help the black and brown community.

Thank You Ms Mallory!

Changed my life forever🤎 THANK YOU FOR REMINDING US OF OUR OBLIGATIONS TO OUR ANCESTORS

Amazing

Everyone black need to read this book.
The book is filled with history and motivational