Yesterday, I shared a few research-based facts that, together, paint a picture of Generation Y as a whole. What the data show is that we’re racially diverse, highly educated and tech savvy. The research also reveals that we maintain a unique work ethic, suffer from massive debt and generally live a very different lifestyle than our parents.
What the data doesn’t show is that my generation is also visionary, passionate and committed to creating the world as it should be.
So today, I want you to meet Erica Williams.
(Yes, I’ve blogged about her before. She’s also one of 50 young nonprofit influencers you should be following on Twitter. What can I say? She’s just that awesome.)
Erica is a Washington, D.C.-based activist and commentator who currently serves as the the Deputy Director of Progress 2050, a project of the Center for American Progress.
She is also one of the most powerful voices of my generation.
In this compelling 2009 Poptech talk, Erica talks about how Millennials are redefining civic engagement. Take 15 minutes out of your life to watch the speech in its entirety. Believe me, it’s worth it.
Lest you get overly caught up in all the research being done on Generation Y, I wanted to offer a more nuanced perspective on what members of my generation are doing.
Despite all of our job-hopping, we will be the ones to change the world. And what I hope is that we’re envisioning that new world not only for ourselves, but for all the generations that will come after us.
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