Gen X Journalist

Gen X Journalist

By Kellea TibbsSociety & CulturePersonal Journals
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Gen X Journalist episodes

  • Black Music Greats: A Short Anthology of Black Music

    Listen as I highlight a great resource I discovered about Black Music History called "Black Music Greats: 40 Inspiring Icons", by Olivier Cachin. I also add my own colorful commentary about how Black Music has impacted my life as we continue to celebrate Black Music Month.

    26 min
  • Black Music Month: Stevie Wonder

    Listen as I wax nostalgic on the wonders of Stevie Wonder and how I think he's the GOAT of musical genius. And a shout out to the book, Black Music Greats by Olivier Cachin, a beautifully illustrated guide to 40 music icons from the Black music diaspora. I hope you enjoy this episode!



    14 min
  • Memories Of Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years Laters

    Hurricane Katrina was a collective weather experience, the likes that the world had never seen before 2005. Listen as I reflect on the cultural, social, and political implications of the most powerful hurricane in the world, from a Gen X perspective.

    17 min
  • Old School Mothers. Happy Mother's Day
    Listen as I reflect on the concept of being raised by Mothers in the 1970s and 1980s and as a school teacher observer, how I contrast it against how different it is today. And if you are a fellow Gen Xer, hope you will wax nostalgic with me and reflect on your own parents from back in the day. Thank you for listening and make sure you subscribe to my podcast on Spotify and please share with a friend.
    21 min
  • Why I Love Libraries
    Listen to my latest Gen X Journalist podcast episode as I discuss the history and importance of libraries and the recent Alabama Library policy, requiring kids 17 and under to get permission for certain library material from their parents. Please share your memories of the library in the comments. And as always, thank you for listening and make sure you share this podcast with a friend!
    19 min
  • Moments in Gen X History: Remembering 9/11
    In an effort to do more storytelling about my life as a Gen Xer and moments in History, I wanted to start with my memories of where I was on 9/11. Listen to this podcast episode as I talk about this moment in time and how it affected me. Feel free to share your story in the comments. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast and please share with others.
    12 min
  • 90s Talk Shows
    This week we lost Phil Donahue, the godfather of the modern day talk show. He started the Phil Donahue show in 1967 which ran until 1996. His style of audience participation, opened the door for many, many other very entertaining talk shows of the 1990s. Listen as I share a short history of some of these shows from my Gen X perspective. Also, please share your favorite talk shows from the 90s in the comments and be sure to subscribe to my podcast.
    19 min
  • In Memoriam: Celebrity Passing October 2023
    Many of the celebrities we have lost in the last few years have been important to the shaping of who we are as members of Generation X. Listen as I share names and memories of the celebrities we lost in October 2023. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast on Spotify.
    14 min
  • Why I Love The Class of 88 Podcast
    Listen as I reintroduce myself and my newly branded Gen X Journalist podcast and tell you about my latest obsession, the Class of 88 Podcast hosted by rapper and actor Will Smith. Make sure you subscribe to my podcast on Spotify and join my Facebook group, Gen X Journalist.
    9 min

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Join me as I reminisce on all things Generation X, from pop culture, to old school hip hop, and the journey of growing older in an ever changing world. Respect The Old School. Circa 1973.