Am I Invisible?! Millennial Invisibility in America

Paris Kyle Wilson

doi:10.29333/ejecs/221

Authors

Paris Kyle Wilson University of Baltimore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/221

Keywords:

social media, millennials, competency, invisibility.

Abstract

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.

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Author Biography

Paris Kyle Wilson, University of Baltimore

UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

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