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What Does Reniqua Allen Say a Millennial's Mannerisms Can Reveal?

On TED Talks Daily, Reniqua Allen describes Troy, a young man who looks like the millennial of a think piece: arrogant, self-centered, and sure he is smarter than people credit, talking about girls, sneakers, and cars. His mannerisms, she says, tell a different story. They show someone scared, troubled, and unsure of the future. Troy had caddied at a country club where members ignored him, sold sneakers on Facebook, and sold candy and water, without earning enough to help his Jamaican immigrant mother or save for a car. He turned to selling drugs, got caught, and told Allen he wanted stability and a good life, then got greedy. He was still trying to find a next step.

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

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  1. How Does Reniqua Allen Say Millennials Are Portrayed on the Surface?Reniqua Allen says on TED Talks Daily that the surface picture of a millennial is the one think pieces already know. She uses Troy as the example.
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  4. Why Should Older Generations Listen to MillennialsMillennials are always told that they can be whatever they want to be if they work hard, but no one sits down to listen to their dreams or struggles.
  5. What Is One Positive Step for MillennialsOne positive step is that 84% of young millennials were taught by their families that everyone should be equal.
  6. How Should Millennials' Stories Be ToldThey should be shared in a multitude of ways. One is by a range of voices that talk about diverse nuance topics that should be listened to.
  7. What Do Some Stories Reveal to Us in SocietyIt’s the stories that are quieter and more subtle that often reveal the unique and untold stories of black millennials that show how dreaming may differ…
  8. How Can We Be a Better Country and WorldAll millennials of color need to be told and listened to in order to be a better off country and world.

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