Am I Invisible?! Millennial Invisibility in America

• Published in: Journal of ethnic and cultural studies Vol. 6; no. 3; pp. 13 - 26
• Main Author: Wilson, Paris K.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Istanbul Hasan Aydin 01.12.2019; Yildiz Technical University
• Subjects: Baby boomers; Beliefs; Career Pathways; Careers; Competence; Consciousness; Correctional Institutions; Creativity; Criminal sentences; Digital technology; Education; Empathy; Employment; Firearm laws & regulations; Generations; Government (Administrative Body); Health care policy; Human Capital; Labor Force; Millennials; Obesity; Original Manuscript; Recessions; Social Media; Social networks; Social Problems; Society; Workforce; Florida; United States > US
• ISSN: 2149-1291; 2149-1291
• DOI: 10.29333/ejecs/221

With social media in the 21st century, Americans can argue that the United States has become an interconnected society that exposes all people to different cultures and lifestyles. Although a powerful medium, social media has presented adverse effects that decreases the trust that Millennials, especially Black Millennials, have in American society. In this paper, Millennials ask, what is the value of the Millennial population to American society? Millennials, a creative class of individuals, are working within a system that was created without them in mind and without developing a values-based system that is comprised of empathy and an understanding of the societal challenges, Americans will continue to perpetuate a divided America amongst age groups without the proper solutions for correction. This conversation is rooted in the essence of empathy, equity, and understanding where policy and decision-making in the public and governmental organizations must incorporate to increase Millennial visibility and build a culturally competent and mentally healthier America that will benefit all.