The Saeculum Decoded
A Blog by Neil Howe
 

Interesting article on the youngest ever leader of the NAACP, 44 year-old Roslyn Brock (making her Generation X (born 1961-1981)).  But what does this mean: “That worked well for many of us, but all of us realize that we are a part of a generation that is both the most murdered in the country and the most incarcerated on the planet.”  Cites please?  In almost every state, the 50+ prison population is the most rapidly rising, and the under 30 population is the most rapidly shrinking.  As for murders, that number for the under-30 age group is down by over two-thirds over the last 15 years.  Less cant, more data.

  • JPT

    Black Xers are the generation of the gang culture. I don't know if the statistics support what she said — it may be more a matter of perception. As the article suggests (and even she does), I'm not sure how relevant the NAACP is any more.

    While I agree that she (1965) can be called an Xer, I still think 1961 is too early for the Boom/X divide. I feel pretty strongly that it's closer to 64/65/66. I'd be interested to hear a detailed explanation some time of why you stand by the 1961 date.

  • mrreed

    Really, the generation theory is awesome. That's why I've been on the forums for 12 years.

   
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