EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 9 MIN
From Invisible to Seen: How Black Gen X Found Ourselves in the Arts
from In The Know with Tony Reeves · host Anthony Reeves
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 to Hip Hop, from BET to School Daze, representation transformed how we saw ourselves and how others saw us. 📖 For more insights, check out my book Black Gen X in the Middle, where I share how our generation bridged the gap between erahttps://mynameisreeves-shop.fourthwall.com/products/gen-x-in-the-middle-how-black-gen-x-bridged-two-worldsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
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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 to Hip Hop, from BET to School Daze, representation transformed how we saw ourselves and how others saw us. 📖 For more insights, check out my book Black Gen X in the Middle, where I share how our generation bridged the gap between erahttps://mynameisreeves-shop.fourthwall.com/products/gen-x-in-the-middle-how-black-gen-x-bridged-two-worldsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/in-the-know-with-tony-reeves--5596987/support.
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