YIKES! Women's March co-chair Tamika D. Mallory's attempt to 'be clear' on Farrakhan BACKFIRES badly

This past week, Women’s March co-chair Tamika D. Mallory was under fire for her reaction to a woman who asked her about supporting anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan. Even Jake Tapper called the ‘women’s rights activist’ out for her comments and for enabling a bizarre back and forth where Netanyahu was himself referred to as a bigot. Seems being called out in the media and in social media finally got Tamika’s attention.

Sort of:

This is a thread. It seems I am not being clear. I am and always have been against all forms of racism. I am committed to ending anti-black racism, antisemitism, homophobia & transphobia. This is why I helped create an intersectional movement to bring groups together.

— Tamika D. Mallory (@TamikaDMallory) March 5, 2018

You know if she uses the word, ‘intersectional’ she means BUSINESS.

Heh.

Contrary to others, I listen. I have been in deep reflection and trying to be as thoughtful as possible. I want my own work to speak for itself but I will reiterate my commitment to building this movement. I won’t go back, I won’t redraw the lines of division. I want a new way.

— Tamika D. Mallory (@TamikaDMallory) March 5, 2018

Hey, as long as this new way doesn’t involve propping up Louis Farrakhan knock yourself out, lady.

I have dedicated my life to Black people and Black communities. I wake up every day thinking of new ways to protect my people. I have now found new relationships. I am in deep friendships with Muslims, Latinx, LGBTQ folks, Jews & others. Learning something every day.

— Tamika D. Mallory (@TamikaDMallory) March 5, 2018

You keep missing the mark. Don’t let ego get in the way. You do a lot of good. It’s a thankless job sometimes. I get that. You have to understand the weight of this moment and act accordingly. Tell us why you connect with Farrakhan and make it clear where you don’t.

— nafeesha (@heyfeesha) March 5, 2018

When even your supporters are calling you out, it might be time to really think about what Farrakhan stands for and if you want your message to be tangled up with his.