Black Gen X and the Survival Code: Learning to Navigate Without a Roadmap
About this episode
Tony Reeves reflects on how Black Generation X navigated college and career without formal mentorship.
In this companion podcast to the main video, Tony Reeves reflects on how Black Generation X learned to navigate college, career, and predominantly white spaces without always having mentors or guides in place. The episode explores performance, self-sufficiency, safe spaces, organic support, racial identity, and the “show and prove” mindset that shaped many Black Gen X professionals. After listening, go watch the full video for the deeper breakdown. Then leave a comment and share your own experience: Who helped guide you when no formal roadmap existed — and what did you have to learn on your own? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support .
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