Maya May sits down with Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow, whose new book, Hate Won’t Win: Find Your Power & Leave This Place Better Than You Found It, drops THIS WEEK.
Her book isn’t just a memoir - it’s a roadmap for getting involved. Not all of us have to run for office but, damnit, we need to do something. We are all part of this process.
That might mean running for something, it might mean supporting a candidate, calling your reps, showing up at town halls, or - the ultimate act of civic responsibility - simply getting to know your neighbors.
Maya and Mallory talk about how to do all those things - and Maya puts Mallory’s car knowledge to the test (*turns out she really knows her cars).
I’ve loved Mallory ever since seeing her viral “I am a straight white Christian mother” speech. It’s so refreshing when someone can cut through the bs and say things so clearly. Please run for higher office, Mallory! (Your anecdote about being sexually harassed right after the anti-harassment training reminded me of some of those trainings I attended. Somebody always felt compelled to share an inappropriate joke afterwards.)
What a warm & Inspiring interview! I will definitely share it and ask my library to order the book. Many Thanks!!
Thanks Maya and Mallory for an inspiring discussion!
So glad that I made time for this. Maya is always amazing and together with Mallory was brilliant. I will get the book as I have been telling my partner that I want to focus on hyper local issues and community building in our wonderful urban neigbhorhood. We have an incredible all volunteer board and lots of excellent events. Being involved during these world on fire times helps me tremendously. I feel so fortunate to live where I do where so many love our neighborhood. I grew up like Mallory did and my neighborhood now is the closest I have come to recreating that and it will only get better with our work. Thanks Lincoln Square for all that you do!!!! I am so happy to support!
Enjoyed the show. Mallory is incredible. And Maya is always full of energy with a big smile. A bit of positive thinking that I need sometimes.
We all need that - it's what keeps us all going. Thanks for joining, Maxine!