Melina Abdullah. A Rebel with a Cause

<p>Alicia Garza welcomes Melina Abdullah, Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA, and co-Founder of Black Lives Matter Los Angeles, and the Director of Black Lives Matter Grassroots. Garza and Abdullah talk about the roots of BLM, how it moves forward, and people in the movement who are more interested in their individual interests rather than collective liberation.</p><p>Garza’s weekly roundup focuses on the murder of Tyre Nichols, Atlanta building Cop City, Black Futures Month, and Queen Bey going on tour!</p><p>Lady Garza is back with a Love Notes about the uncomfortableness that is holding boundaries!</p><p>Melina Abdullah on <a href="https://twitter.com/DocMellyMel">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/docmellymel/">Instagram</a></p><p>Lady Don't Take No on<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/7931cb88-5dac-45af-97c3-5f029ea025b7/episodes/@LadyDontTakeNoPodcast"> </a><a href="https://twitter.com/alexismcgill">Twitter</a>,<a href="https://dashboard.simplecast.com/shows/7931cb88-5dac-45af-97c3-5f029ea025b7/episodes/@LadyDontTakeNoPod"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alexis.mcgilljohnson">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/aliciagarza/playlists">YouTube</a></p><p>Alicia Garza on<a href="https://twitter.com/aliciagarza"> Twitter</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chasinggarza/?hl=en"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChasingGarza">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmxoHDHDITNGWnOTdBXftew">YouTube</a></p><p> * Do you have a question for Lady’s Love Notes? Seeking advice on love/romance/relationships?<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLnTbuROs0NIl5qQWjDWf-TQoCGPQ0Qg_Qh38zgukduT5jLQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0"> CLICK HERE</a> to send Lady Garza your question, and she may read it on the show! </p><p>This pod is supported by the <a href="https://blackfutureslab.org/">Black Futures Lab</a></p><p>Production by Phil Surkis</p><p>Theme music: "Lady Don't Tek No" by <a href="https://twitter.com/L