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Reed's Reads of Wisdom Wednesdays: Chapter 15: “Last Ditch Efforts” – Book II of S.O.L.A.D.™ & Celebrating My 200th Official Tony Post
Today marks a powerful moment in my journey. It is the 23rd day of International Black Women’s History Month, and it is also my 200th official Tony Post. That’s right—200 posts of faith, fire, and unwavering purpose.
Over these 200 entries, I’ve poured out pieces of my heart, told the stories God gave me, and used my platform to shine a light on spiritual truth and the undeniable strength of Black women. With today’s post, I go even deeper.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 23, 20254 min read


Tony Tips Tuesdays: Don’t Lose Momentum
Today’s theme is a quiet storm of truth: Momentum matters. Writing is a journey of bursts and blocks, of flow and friction. But in the in-between, in the small daily steps—momentum keeps you moving forward.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 22, 20254 min read


Reap What You Sow Mondays with Tony: More Than Enough– Confronting the Lies That Tell Black Women They Must Earn Their Worth
For far too long, Black women have been fed a dangerous lie. A lie so insidious that it’s often passed down, internalized, and masked in applause: “You are only as valuable as what you can produce, provide, or perform.” But the truth is this: God never required you to earn what He’s already declared.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 21, 20254 min read


Tony’s Soldiers of Light Sundays: She Rose Too — Black Women, Resurrection Power, and the 20th Day of International Black Women’s History Month
On this Resurrection Sunday, as we celebrate the risen Savior, we also pause to reflect on the rising of His daughters, particularly the bold, faithful, and resilient Black women who carry resurrection power in their spirits every day.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 20, 20253 min read


Tony’s Superhero Saturdays: Tanya Spears a.k.a. Power Girl
When you think of “Power Girl,” you might think of Kryptonian strength, flying fists, and world-shaking heroics. But in the world of DC Comics, there’s a second Power Girl — a brilliant, gifted, and groundbreaking Black teenage genius who took the name and made it her own: Tanya Spears.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Favor Fridays with Tony: The Favor of Sacrifice – Black Women, Good Friday, and the Power of Redemptive Love
On this sacred day, we explore a profound truth: the favor of sacrifice—how both divinity and humanity are revealed through the willingness to give everything for the sake of others.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 18, 20255 min read


Tony’s Timeless Thursdays: The Women of Brewster Place — An Enduring Legacy of Black Womanhood, Pain, and Power
For the 17th day of International Black Women’s History Month, I am turning the spotlight to a masterpiece that has touched generations of readers and viewers alike: The Women of Brewster Place. Both a groundbreaking novel by Gloria Naylor and a television miniseries starring Oprah Winfrey, this story is a deeply moving portrayal of Black women’s lives, interconnected struggles, and unyielding strength.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 17, 20256 min read


Reed's Reads of Wisdom Wednesdays: Doorways to Hell — Closing the Gates, Guarding the Legacy, and Standing in Authority
On the 16th day of International Black Women’s History Month, we don’t just honor strength, resilience, or success—we confront what threatens to destroy it.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 16, 20255 min read


Tony Tips Tuesdays: Rejection Is Redirection
Today’s message is one that every writer—especially those walking in faith, purpose, and creative fire—needs tattooed on their heart: Rejection is not the end. It’s divine redirection.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Reap What You Sow Mondays with Tony – Harvest After the Storm: Black Women Who Keep Showing Up in Faith
There is something sacred, something powerful, and something holy about a Black woman who keeps showing up.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 14, 20254 min read


Tony’s Soldiers of Light Sundays: Unbought, Unbossed, and Unashamed — The Boldness of Black Women in Christ
On this 13th day of International Black Women’s History Month, we honor a divine truth: when a Black woman walks in the boldness of Christ, she becomes unstoppable.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 13, 20253 min read


Tony’s Superhero Saturdays: Naomi McDuffie – Claiming Her Power, Her Identity, and Her Place Among the Stars
In the vast universe of superheroes, few arrive with the fire, poise, and promise of Naomi McDuffie — a Black teenage girl who discovers she isn’t just powerful, she’s limitless.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 12, 20254 min read


Favor Fridays with Tony: The Favor of Voice – How Black Women Speak Life, Power, and Truth
Today, we honor the sacred and revolutionary power of the spoken word.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 11, 20254 min read


Tony's Timeless Thursdays: Half & Half – Celebrating Sisterhood, Growth, and Black Womanhood
I’m celebrating a show that brought laughter, healing, and the complexities of Black womanhood to our screens in a fresh and unforgettable way: Half & Half.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 10, 20255 min read


Reed's Reads of Wisdom Wednesdays: Speaking Evil – The Power of Words and the War for Truth
Words can uplift, but they can also wound. They can liberate, or they can imprison. They can heal, or they can destroy.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 9, 20254 min read


Tony Tips Tuesdays: Writing Action with Stakes and Clarity
Today, we're diving deep into one of the most thrilling yet challenging aspects of storytelling: writing action scenes that matter.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 8, 20254 min read


Reap What You Sow Mondays with Tony: From Burden to Breakthrough — How Black Women Reap Where They Were Once Restricted
Black women have long sown in struggle—but they have reaped in strength.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 7, 20255 min read


Tony’s Soldiers of Light Sundays: Fearfully, Wonderfully, and Boldly Made — Celebrating the Full Identity of Black Women in Christ
For far too long, the image of the Black woman has been distorted, dismissed, or diminished.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 6, 20254 min read


Tony’s Superhero Saturdays: Raquel Ervin a.k.a. Rocket
Rocket is proof that young Black girls don’t need to be saved — they can be the ones doing the saving.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 5, 20255 min read


Favor Fridays with Tony: The Favor of the Call – Honoring Black Women Who Answer God's Purpose in the Shadow of Legacy
We reflect on both a pivotal moment in American history and a powerful legacy that still echoes today.

Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.
Apr 4, 20255 min read
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