Tonia Reaves and Robin Young
Recorded
June 5, 2023
Archived
June 5, 2023
58:58 minutes
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Id:
ddb002652
Description
Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law Tonia Reaves (51) and Robin Young (23) talk about their experiences in school. They reflect on the impact of racism on their educational upbringings, their experiences adapting to multi-racial school environments, and their hopes for future generations.Subject Log / Time Code
Tonia talks about growing up and reflects on her experiences in school.
Tonia talks about some of the racism that she encountered outside of school.
Tonia and Robin talk about colorism within the Black community.
Tonia talks about her experience in an integrated high school.
Tonia talks about some of the teachers and administrators she remembers from high school. She reflects on how they treated students.
Robin talks about her own experiences in school. She reflects on how her experiences were different from Tonia's.
Tonia and Robin reflect on the usage and reclamation of the n-word.
Robin reflects on her experience growing up.
Tonia talks about her hopes for her grandchildren.
Robin talks about the experiences she hopes her nieces have.
Tonia talks about how her school experiences informed how and where she chose to raise her children.
Participants
- Tonia Reaves
- Robin Young