From the pandemic to the already highly-contentious presidential election, 2020 has been an especially rough year for young adults. Not only have their lives been largely upended, but they don’t know what’s coming next, which is creating an overall climate characterized by fear and uncertainty. Following months of varying degrees of lockdown, young adults have reached an emotional boiling point.
The death of George Floyd put many of them over the edge, kickstarting a new era of expression and action, characterized by a renewed surge of activism among both Gen Zs and Millennials. As the country erupted with protests, social media feeds flooded with posts amplifying social justice-related educational content, and many consumers took it upon themselves to listen and learn.
Dive into the Race & Activism report, which explores how the summer of 2020 is redefining young adult activism in the wake of these cultural events.
- Listen to Gen Zs and Millennials Speak About Race
Youth Speak About RaceWhat Millennials and Gen Zs say about today’s inequalities, how they’re taking shape, and who is most affected
to learn their perspective on racial inequalities, how they take shape, and which communities are most vulnerable. - Learn how and why Gen Zs and Millennials are navigating a new era of social media use—one that amplifies marginalized voices and disseminates/encourages self-education around cultural issues—in The Societal → Social Shift
The Societal Social ShiftHow and why Gen Z and Millennials are navigating a new era of social media use in light of the pandemic, BLM, and an election year
. - Explore how today’s young adults are embracing Art & Activism
Art & ActivismExploring how today's young adults are using various art and entertainment mediums to get their message across
to amplify their messages calling for social justice.
Now that you understand what Gen Zs and Millennials care about, Cassandra’s key Brand Takeaways The key things brands need to know
Brand Takeaways
“A collective voice speaks louder than an individual voice… All good changes in the world have resulted from protests.”
DANITA, 19, PA