Please tune in to the second part of my epic discussion with my personal Black History Icon, my mom, as she talks about her experiences growing up in the Jim Crow South and her participation in civil rights marches

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Living Black History: Interview with my mom, Part 2

"You got to do this and you to do this; it was just the way we grew up.  I just accepted the fact that we sat at the back of the bus, stand at the back of the line; white folks were first, and we were second.  That's just the way it was."  For those who grew up during the Jim Crow years, segregation and discrimination was an ingrained way of life.   However, this way of life wasn't centuries ago.  This way of life occurred after the civil war in the 1860s through the late 1960s.   And today, there are many African Americans living who can share stories of their lives and experiences during the toughest and hardest chapters of American History.   Today, on "IN THE KNOW  with Tony Reeves", I'm starting my 'Living Black History' series with 30 year teacher, Jim Crow Survivor, Glenda Reeves (my mother), who grew up in the South during Jim Crow and Integration.

Living Black History series: Interview with my mom, part 1

My mother didn't realize I was bullied until I was into my 30s.  I never told her.  Fortunately, she had made sure all 5 of her brothers were active in my life.   And on one faithful day, he saved my life (and didn't know it)

Suicide Prevention, Bullying Before the Internet, How my uncle saved my life

Whether it's 10 followers or friends or a million, you set the tone for the conditions of your group #gayleking #snoopdogg #blacktwitter #twitter #beyhive

Be responsible with your followers (i.e. Internet Tribe)

1) Often people use the phrase "Let go of the past" as a rationale or argument against being reminded of the past, especially in a civil rights context.  This argument is dangerous. 2) We all have dreams but some times we get lost in the loftiness of our goals. 3) Have you ever thought about what your elected official does to serve you?

The danger of "letting go of the past"; Dreams vs. Lofty Goals; Elected official

Talking about the importance of why this phrase "I don't see color" can send the wrong message

Why saying "you don't see color" can be a dangerous thing

In an effort to be forward thinking, it's important to appreciate that others may NOT be as forward thinking

Why saying "I don't see color" can be a dangerous thing

Adapting to an environment when you are the minority can be terrifying but minority students do it all time.   Have you often wondered why people are terrified of adapting?

The lone minority student in the classroom and the FEAR of adaptation

Have you struggled to find Black Businesses? Do you know anything about your LOCAL history? Are your kids ignoring the small scholarships? Do you know how powerful being a small business can be??

Black Businesses; Local History; Small Scholarships; Small Biz Power

What is your FIRST impulse when you get an evaluation?  If there are criticisms, what do you do?? There is a powerful distinction between perspective and history

Surviving that CRITICAL evaluation; War on HISTORY - Facts vs Perspective

Have you often wondered why there is this burning desire to forget the past?  As long as there are people who can educate you ABOUT the past, your perspective enhances. Also, how many of us are still holding onto the 16 year old version of ourselves??

Living History connections; Overcoming the 16 year old version of you

How many of you have found yourself NOT acknowledging the things you have done which impact your ability to go forward?

Accepting your role in BLOCKING your success, pt 1: Acknowledge your stankness

What if I told you there was a great university that is focused on nurturing your success and cost effective?? Most people spend time preparing to interview to get a job.  What if you were trying to interview to leave a job?? Have you ever thought about what to do AFTER you having voted for a politician? The Next Gen don't know it but they NEED your knowledge.  Don't hid the information  

HBCU Gold; Interviewing to leave a job; KPA; Giving Next Gen Knowledge

Being faced with the decision to quit or being fired unexpectantly can be a shocker but it could be the thing that saves you. Let's talk   amazon.com/author/areeves

Getting fired or quitting. What happens when you are forced to pivot?

Do neighborhoods truly understand how to protect themselves from gentrification? As an African American who grew up in a Small AME Zion church, I am only NOW appreciating the successes from my upbringing.   What have you learned? When are we going to realize that it is only a matter of time before women rule the world? I hope you know that Boomers don't tweet!!!

Gentrification protection; Success & the church; Women rule; Boomer history

My name is Reeves and I want YOU to succeed!

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