The Retro Movement

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Valerie Denise Jones

THE RETRO MOVEMENT is a dynamic interview podcast hosted by New York Times bestselling author, journalist, poet, screenwriter, entrepreneur, educator, activist, and NAACP Image Award winner Omar Tyree.

Produced by award-winning filmmaker and media strategist Valerie Denise Jones, the series celebrates the journeys of influential writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists, educators, entrepreneurs, and media professionals who have built lasting legacies through dedication, vision, and perseverance … ValerieDeniseJones.com

Each episode goes beyond success stories to uncover the roots of achievement, offering listeners inspiring conversations about career development, cultural impact, leadership, and the lessons learned along the way.

Through candid interviews and thoughtful storytelling, The RETRO Movement preserves the wisdom, experiences, and history that continue to shape communities across America and around the world.As Omar Tyree often says, “Every one of us has roots. None of us started from thin air.
We all built our careers from the ground up. And our younger generations need to know”.

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Recent Episodes

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 4 | Special Guest: Paulette Henson June 25, 2026

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 4 (with Music) | Featuring Paulette HensonWelcome to The Retro Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies Read More

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 3 | Special Guest: Damond “Skeet Da’ Barber” Young June 18, 2026

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 3 (with Music) | Featuring Damond "Skeet Da' Barber" YoungWelcome to The Retro Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, Read More

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 2 | Special Guest: DJ Darryl Krush June 12, 2026

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 2 | Featuring DJ Darryl KrushWelcome to The Retro Movement, the new Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies Read More

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 1 (Bonus Audio) | Special Guest: Tawatha Agee June 11, 2026

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree - Episode 1 (with Music) - Special Guest: Tawatha AgeeWelcome to The Retro Movement, the new Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show highlights the stories, journeys, and Read More

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 1 | Special Guest: Tawatha Agee June 11, 2026

THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 1 | Special Guest: Tawatha AgeeWelcome to The Retro Movement, the new Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Built on the principle of "REspecting The ROots," the show celebrates the journeys Read More

Welcome to The RETRO Movement June 03, 2026

"The RETRO Movement" hosted by New York Times Bestselling Author, Journalist, Poet, Songwriter, Screenwriter, Activist, Educator, Entrepreneur and born and raised West Philadelphian, Omar Tyree, arrives in year 2026 to "REspect The ROots" of his fellow Writers, Musicians, Filmmakers, Activists, Educators Entrepreneurs and Media Professionals with informative interviews that reveal Read More