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Black Gen X at the Crossroads: Living Between Two Realities
In this episode, I reflect on the unique reality of being part of Black Gen X—caught between two worlds that often felt at odds. Our parents, mostly …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Professions – The Journey of Black Gen X in the Workplace
IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves dives deep into the intersections of law, life, and lived experience. Hosted by Administrative Law Judge and storyteller…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
From Invisible to Seen: How Black Gen X Found Ourselves in the Arts
Black Gen X grew up with no blueprint. Mainstream TV and movies didn’t reflect our lives—until the arts began to open the door. From The Cosby Show t…
11 months ago
Black Gen X: Raised without a Blue Print for a New World
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, our lives changed overnight. Schools shut down, graduations moved to front lawns, and families were thrown in…
11 months ago
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…
11 months, 1 week 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 …
11 months, 1 week 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…
11 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…
11 months, 2 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 …
11 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…
1 year, 1 month ago