Gen X in the Middle: How Black Gen X Bridged Two Worlds
Black Generation X grew up in a world without a blueprint. Born in the wake of Jim Crow, we were the first generation to attend integrated schools from the start, to see ourselves represented on TV and in film in new ways, and to enter professional spaces our parents could never access.
In Gen X in the Middle, Anthony Reeves, Esq. reflects on what it meant to come of age in the middle — between Baby Boomers who lived through segregation and Millennials who inherited integration as a given. Through personal stories, family history, and cultural milestones, Reeves explores how Black Gen X balanced the old world we inherited with the new world we were forced to create.
This book is both memoir and cultural commentary — a testament to resilience, identity, and the lessons we must pass on to future generations.
What You’ll Find Inside:
- Education: From segregated schools to integrated classrooms.
- The Arts: Representation on screen, music, fashion, and shared culture.
- Professions: The challenges of being “the only one” in the workplace.
- Culture: Navigating subtle racism, microaggressions, and “soft bigotry.”
- Legacy: How Gen X became a bridge between the past and the future.
📘 Perfect for Gen X readers reflecting on their journey, younger generations seeking context, or anyone interested in America’s cultural transitions.