In 2020, the black community was hit with some emotionally draining events with George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and riots across the world.
Organizations such as Black Lives Matter took leading roles in fighting against social injustice. By default, individuals also came to the forefront for the movement such as Tamika Mallory. One of the most iconic moments during the riots of last year was seeing Mallory on television showing her extreme emotion of seeing the death of George Floyd.
Tamika Mallory has gained a following and supporters with her message, but there are those who question her motives. Youtuber Hassan Campbell has been questioning her actions when it comes to having the same strong voice for unknown incidents and parents. Do you agree with his take below?
Mallory didn’t quiet her critics with her recent business move of starring in a Cadillac commercial. Dr. Boyce Watkins asked the question on what would Dr. Martin Luther King’s reaction to her commercial. One of his followers left a comment in defense of Mallory by throwing an insult to the iconic civil rights movement leader.
Skembo,
How about you dig a little research on just who bankrolled the 'March on Washington' － and what they allowed King to say and not say.
King was the damn sellout.
— Basquiat (@basquiat_i) March 26, 2021
Check out the commercial and more reactions below.
Mysonne, Mallory’s co-host on the podcast “For The Record: Chasing Freedom,” came to her defense for accepting a corporate sponsorship.
“White Supremacy is A structure Controlled by billionaires who’s job is to keep it going, You can’t dismantle it with poor people who’s Hobby is to fight it. Activism is work!! Lifetime work and Activist have to pay bills..Sorry,” Mysonne tweeted.
He continued with his Tweet rant defending the business move.
I can't believe you have a following. Muhammad Ali refused to fight in the white man's war. Lost his boxing license and stood ten toes for what he believed in. THAT is what made him the GOAT
— Coon Slayer (@supercoonslayer) March 26, 2021
Harry Belafonte Funded the movement with money he made entertaining white people. He took their money and invested it in Dismantling their system.. Genuis. He’s the Goat!!
— Mysonne NY General (@Mysonne) March 26, 2021
@Mysonne I disagree. There are plenty of poor full time Activist. While I do not knock those who are paid for their time, activism is not based on finances. I've only had one GoFundMe and raised $170, 6ys ago. I'm still putting in work.
— Total Blackout For Reform (@TBFRchicago) March 26, 2021
"Fighting injustice" …what exactly have you all done that has had a substantial impact on the injustices faced by the People? Marches, protests & "spreading awareness" does nothing for the People and I haven't seen ANYTHING done to warrant a salary from you all.
— 🌛🌟GODDESS VIBES🌟🌜 (@SaniSoDivaa) March 26, 2021
Anyway, I said what I said. When are all the leaders of the movement hiring independent and third party forensic accountants to handle the accusations of financial mishandling? Y'all are moving mad for capitalism and lacking transparency. You can easily dispel 75% of all this in
— Siggy (@dropdeadyeppeo) March 26, 2021
Ok so Cadillac used her in an ad. As an activist, how does this further the black movement? Is Cadillac pledging funds to help open a school for black children? Or a trade school as an alternative to college?
Not saying these things specifically, but was ANYTHING gained…— Coon Slayer (@supercoonslayer) March 26, 2021
