Tamika Mallory on Rising Above & Finding Freedom to Write ‘I Lived to Tell the Story’
Tamika Mallory on Rising Above & Finding Freedom to Write ‘I Lived to Tell the Story’  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Mon Feb 24 2025
Description: In this raw and inspiring episode of BET Talks, activist and thought leader Tamika Mallory opens up about her powerful journey of resilience and activism. She shares how her fight against oppression began, reflecting on becoming a mother at a young age and the heartbreaking loss of her child’s father. Tamika also reveals how her parents responded to her deeply personal new book and the life experiences that shaped her voice as a leader. This is more than a conversation—it’s a testament to strength, healing, and the unwavering fight for justice.00:00 - Introducing Tamika D. Mallory00:58 - Life as a Grandmother01:26 - Fighting for Family, Fighting for Us02:19 - 45 Years of BET: A Celebration02:36 - Icebreaker: Frontline Music03:57 - Creating the Powerful 'I Lived To Tell The Story' Cover06:39 - Staying Unbroken: Tamika’s Journey08:06 - Growing Up in an Activist Home09:18 - Reflecting on Loss: The Murder of Her Son’s Father10:34 - Teen Pregnancy: The Challenges of Growing Up Fast12:16 - The Hard Truth About Writing 'I Lived To Tell The Story'14:12 - Unlearning & Rebuilding16:26 - Breaking Free: Overcoming Addiction & Finding Healing18:36 - Facing Criticism from Those Closest to You22:03 - Finding Freedom in Being Your True Self25:01 - Life's Cheatsheet: Lessons Learned25:46 - Tamika's Final Thoughts and Wrap Up Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.