The Haircut That Taught Me About Perception vs. Reality

In The Know with Tony Reeves · Jul 15, 2026 · 13m

Sometimes the smallest experiences become the biggest teachers. As a freshman at the University of Tampa in 1987, all I wanted was a haircut before ROTC. Instead, I encountered racial assumptions, unexpected kindness, and a lesson about perception versus reality that has stayed with me for decades. In this companion episode, I reflect on how one ordinary afternoon helped shape my understanding of race, community, and judging people based on firsthand experience instead of fear or stereotypes.This is another chapter in my ongoing Black Generation X journey. Call to Action If this episode…