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I Deserved to Be There: When Being the Only One Makes You Question Your Place
What happens when you enter a space knowing that you earned the opportunity—but still feel that you must prove you deserve it?In this companion episode of IN THE KNOW with Tony Reeves, I share the personal story behind my micro-book, I Deserve to Be There.I grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, surrounded by Black educators, professionals, church members and family friends who were committed to nurturing my success. Then I entered the University of Tampa, an overwhelmingly white institution where I suddenly found myself searching for people who understood my experience. My college journey included…
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