Being Black in White Spaces: Learning to navigate, adapt and thrive

What does it feel like to be the only one who looks like you—day after day, year after year?

In this powerful and deeply personal e-book, Anthony Reeves, Esq., reflects on his lived experience as a Black man navigating predominantly white institutions—from college dorms and military service to law school and professional life. With honesty and insight, he explores the cultural weight of code-switching, the emotional labor of constant adaptation, and the quiet strength found in building safe spaces and authentic connections.

Whether you’re a student, professional, or someone striving to better understand the unspoken challenges of being Black in white spaces, this reflection offers perspective, context, and truth.

Themes include:

• Culture shock and isolation in college
• Navigating professional and academic spaces as a minority
• The practice and purpose of code-switching
• The power of safe spaces and cultural affirmation
• Emotional resilience in environments that weren’t built for you

A must-read for:

Students of color, educators, DEI advocates, professionals in cross-cultural spaces, and anyone interested in the lived experience of Black Gen X.