East Erie Satellite: 'OK, Boomer:' How the Baby Boomers Lost a Generation, or Why Your Grandkids Stopped Talking to You
When did the phrase "OK, Boomer" become "a thing," and why? What's driving the disconnect between Baby Boomers and Millennials and Gen Z? Join Dr. Rhonda Matthews and Alycia Olivar to dive into the generational divide as they uncover the social, economic, and cultural missteps that fractured familial bonds and sparked a generational revolution in values, priorities, and communication.
*This lecture is in partnership with Erie's Black Wall Street's "It's 10 O'clock, Do You Know Where Your Children Are?" Pop Culture Lecture Series.
Location: ECAT: Erie Center for Arts and Technology – 650 East Ave., Ada Lawrence Community Room, Erie, PA 16503
Date/Time: Thursday, April 10, 7-8:30PM
Admission: FREE
*If you do NOT receive a letter from gerlock@jeserie.org within 24-48 hours regarding your registration, please check your spam or junk folder. Thank you!
Rhonda Matthews, Ph.D., is an associate professor of political science and women’s studies in the Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice at Edinboro University. Rhonda has been with the university since 2002 and served as the director of the Dr. Robert C. Weber Honors Program for three years. Prior to her work at Edinboro, she taught at several other institutions and worked in the fields of diversity affairs and residence life. Rhonda is dedicated to the advocacy and empowerment of women and children as a result of her previous work as a sexual assault survivor counselor. Using tenets of intersectional analysis, her primary areas of academic interest include gender & women’s studies, sociological theory, popular culture and stratification. She is a long-time fan of science fiction, superheroes and comic books, is married and has one daughter.
Alycia Olivar, B.S., is a West Coast transplant with a background in medical administration, medical assistance, and behavioral health information management in a community-based setting. She currently works at United Way of Erie County and is a part of the Community Impact Data Management and Evaluation team. She is also a member of the vibrant Erie arts community with a passion for theater, voice acting, and visual arts. Alycia is also a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer in neighboring Crawford County. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Oregon State University.
