Millennials are often thought to be the most progressive, forward-thinking, inclusive generation in the United States. However, the tragic and heart-breaking events that occurred in Charlottesville last weekend showed the country that there is a subset of millennials that are just as overtly racist and bigoted as previous generations. As millennials, we have not only an opportunity, but a responsibility to turn our hopelessness into action, our outrage into courage, and our fear into love. While it is each person’s responsibility to decide how they want to show up in the world day after day, I have outlined 9 action items that millennials should consider taking after Charlottesville. Whatever actions you take should align with the values you hold closest, whether empathy, compassion, authenticity, or anything else.

Source: Forbes August 19, 2017 12:56 UTC