The story we tell about millennials -- and who we leave out | Reniqua Allen
TED Talks Daily31 Mai 2019

The story we tell about millennials -- and who we leave out | Reniqua Allen

Millennials are now the largest, most diverse adult population in the US -- but far too often, they're reduced to the worn-out stereotype of lazy, entitled avocado toast lovers, says author Reniqua Allen. In this revealing talk, she shares often overlooked stories of millennials of color, offering a broader, more nuanced view of the generation. "Millennials are not a monolith," she says.

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