2019 BLACK HISTORY SERIES, PART THREE
The Baby Busters or Generation X involved those who were born between 1961 and 1980.
We see the arrival of “latchkey kids,” many broken families, the emergence of the flower children, the spread of AIDS and diminishing family values.
Brand-name clothes included Jordache jeans and Izod Shirts.
A favorite saying was “no fear” for wars were continuing in various countries and integration of schools in southern states was in progress.
There were many confused teenagers, cable TV, invention of the VCR, then DVD players, Nintendos, and a diverse collection of rock, rap, and MTV.
There was a demand for more equality and women became career “superwomen.”
Desktop publishing, cell phones and laptop computers made their debut.
There were many turmoils existing, but this did not hinder desires for better ways of living. The beat goes on.
The Hip-Hop Years
(2007 and on)
During these years, rap became a way of expressing opinions and thoughts.
Greatness in singing cultures included Usher, Britney Spears, Celine Dion, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne. and more.
“Talk to the Hand” became a favorite slang.
Saggy pants and skirts that barely cover the hips were in vogue.
Black immigration continues, as the search for new ways of progress and existence continues.
Yes. The beat goes on.
Generation Y and
The Millennials
Learning became a continuous thing.
Music is diverse with mixtures of rock, rap, blues, country western, and singers.
This might be cited as the age of no discipline, explosive violence, depression, apathy, terrorism, internet, moving away from home as soon as possible, and becoming their own bosses. with
Favorite slang included “no” and “whatever.”
Technology moved on with cell phones and computers, video talking, and internet games, etc.
These years involved radical changes. Change happens quickly and yet some things remain the same.
The Intellectuals
When reflecting on Black Migration today, one can foresee the great progress of new generations.
There are many new open doors” for those who choose to migrate to new places in search of new opportunities and new ways of living.
New generations of blacks include those who experienced the early integration years and became entrepreneurs or skilled workers.
In the midst of the many facets of these years, the highest status of recognition became a reality with the election of the first black United States President (Barack Obama), black television networks (including Oprah Winfrey’s OWN), the expansion and ownership of fabulous athletic Awards.
There are many other fields of entrepreneurship, innovation and invention.
Yes, the beat goes on!
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