A Whole New World for Black Gen X: Born Between Hope and Trauma

In this episode of IN THE KNOW with Anthony Reeves, we take a deep look at what it meant to be Black Generation X — the first generation to grow up in a multicultural America while still carrying the emotional weight of segregation, loss, and social transformation.

Anthony reflects on how his generation was shaped by the trauma and triumphs of their parents and grandparents — from the assassinations of the 1960s and the Civil Rights victories that followed, to the modern echoes of George Floyd’s death and global reckoning.

Through powerful storytelling, historical parallels, and personal insight, Anthony explores how Black Gen X became the bridge generation — raised by those who endured the fight for equality, and tasked with living out its promise in real time.
🔹 Topics include:

• The legacy of Civil Rights and generational trauma
• The psychological impact of rapid social change
• How the death of George Floyd mirrors earlier generational pain
• The story of Anthony’s mother — a teacher and mother navigating a new world
• Why remembering the past is key to healing the present

🎙️ “Black Gen X grew up between progress and pain. We were America’s test case for transformation.”
👉 Listen, follow, and share to join the conversation on how history continues to shape our lives. For more reflections, check out Anthony’s e-book “Black Generation X Journey: The World Before Me” — available now on Fourthwall.

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