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Three young Black friends smiling and posing together at an outdoor event, showcasing the vibrancy of Black Gen Z culture.

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Gen Z is the Bridge to a New Multicultural Majority

A First-ever AI-Powered Study: Talking to Digital Natives in Their Element

43% of Black Gen Z in the U.S. Reside in the Southeast, a Rising Cultural Hub

What is black shift?

As Black Gen Z continues to create and inspire culture, this site is an ongoing exploration into what fuels, frustrates, and shapes their experiences in America.

While we could never encapsulate the full magic of Black Gen Z in one space—nor would we try to—our goal is to platform the indisputable power of this

generation by having an ongoing open dialogue. Welcome to Black Shift.

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NEED TO GET FINANCIALLY RIGHT

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Cultural Resilience: How Black Gen Z is Redefining Success for a Multicultural Generation.

Portrait of a young Black man in a yellow shirt, representing the ambition and focus of Black Gen Z in pursuing meaningful careers.

Young Black woman smiling confidently, showcasing Black Gen Z’s entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.

Two hands holding each other, representing the importance of relationships for Black Gen Z.

Group of young people hugging at a social event, representing Black Gen Z’s commitment to community and social justice.

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NEED TO GET FINANCIALLY RIGHT

BGZ’s hyper-focus on financial freedom greatly exceeds their Non-Black Peers by +89%.

A recurring theme in the interviews we conducted for BLACK Shift was that Black Gen Z, with an emphasis on getting financially stable, often forgo experiences and indulgences that their non-Black Gen Z peers enjoy due to their existing foundation and support system.

Here’s how the need to get ‘financially right’ shows up in 5 areas of Black Gen Z’s lives:

ABOVE EVERYTHING… I’M BLACK