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Georgia vs. Jamaica: Fear, Freedom, and the Weight of History
In this episode, I revisit a powerful college conversation that revealed how deeply history shapes our everyday choices.
Two young women — one from Ja…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
My Aunt Never Ate at McDonald’s: Segregation, Memory, and the Black Gen X Story
McDonald’s was a cultural staple for me—growing up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, hanging out after games, and later during college nights in Tampa. But I …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Built for the Crossroad: How I rebuilt my career at 40
Have you ever thought you landed your dream job—only to realize it was just comfortable? In this episode, I open up about what it’s really like to hi…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Soft Bigotry: When “Helpful” Words Hurt the Most
What happens when words meant to be supportive actually cut the deepest? In this episode, I explore the subtle layers of racism, bigotry, and discrim…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Making Sense of Racism in a world that pretends it doesn’t exist
In this episode, I dive into the hard truth: racism didn’t disappear just because society decided to stop acknowledging it. Too often, we hear “that …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Unseen and Unheard: My First Big Purchase and the Questions That Still Haunt Me
In this personal story, I recount my first major purchase after college—a simple furniture buy that turned into a moment of deep internal conflict. W…
8 months, 1 week ago
My HBCU Dreams, My PWI Reality: A Gen X Story
In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on my experience as a Black Generation Xer attending a predominantly white university in the years after t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Generation X Wasn’t Ready for Change — But Adapted Anyway
Generation X was raised to believe that military service, skilled trades, or a college degree would guarantee stability and success. But by the time …
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Friends After 40: Why Your Circle Shrinks But Grows Deep
In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, we dive into the quiet truth of adult friendships—how they evolve, why they thin out, and what makes…
9 months ago
Gen X in the Middle – Raised in the Fallout, Bridging the Divide
Generation X is often called “the forgotten generation,” but we are far from irrelevant. We are the gateway—raised in the aftermath of powerful revol…
9 months ago