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Until Freedom Co-Founder Tamika Mallory Responds To Criticism Over BreonnaCon

In an interview with The Root on Sunday, Mallory remained vigilant that the event was created with the support of Taylor's family and only seeks to keep Taylor's case at the forefront of the work that has to be done surrounding police involved shootings and Black communities.

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