Radical Readz
About The Book
A powerful and heartfelt memoir of perseverance and triumph over tragedy from Tamika D. Mallory, trailblazing social justice leader and cofounder of the Women’s March.
In this candid and defiant memoir, a follow-up to her “masterful” (Marc Lamont Hill, New York Timesbestselling author) response to the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, State of Emergency, Tamika D. Mallory holds nothing back as she shares hers, the activist’s life.
From early days as daughter to Black civil rights activists in Harlem, New York, to a young Black woman’s first battles against the physical and political violence she’d fight all her life, to the never-before-shared personal and professional crises launched by those forces intent on keeping her silent, this is a work of activism in motion and an unflinching story of America at the turn of the 21st century.
Ultimately, I Lived to Tell the Story is a celebration of the profound truth that our hearts grow closest when we discover that the values we share are grounded in personal truths as well as high-minded aspiration.
Radical Readz Live
Thursday, October 10 - New York, NY
The Gathering for Justice and The Center at West Park (CWP) for Radical Readz Live! hosted a thought-provoking conversation about Philip V. McHarris' book, Beyond Policing. The Gathering's President, Carmen Perez-Jordan, will be moderating a discussion with Philip, along with authors and educators Zellie Imani and Najha Zigbi-Johnson.
Sunday, October 20 - Oxnard, CA
The Gathering for Justice presents our Radical Readz Live author series featuring prominent activist, organizer, author - and fundamental part of our Gathering and Justice League CA family - Brea Baker in discussion with The Gathering’s President/CEO Carmen Perez-Jordan. Brea’s book "Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership” hit bookstores on June 18 and we were so honored to be able to be one of the first to celebrate this incredible milestone.
Reserve your spot and pre-order your copy of Brea's book for a discounted price!
Monday, October 21 - Stockton, CA
Join The Gathering for Justice for a special Radical Readz Live featuring author and activist Brea Baker in conversation with Malika Hollinside, Associate Professor of Black/African American Studies at San Joaquin Delta College!
Brea will be discussing her powerful book and the critical role of land ownership in the fight for justice.
Reserve your spot and pre-order your copy of Brea's book for a discounted price!