Nearly 1 in 2 Black Gen Z would prioritize building a family legacy over pursuing their personal dreams, +30% higher than Non-Black Peers.
BLACK GEN Z
- Aspire to own businesses and help minorities gain confidence
- Aim to achieve financial stability and independence
- Seek fulfillment and work-life balance in their careers
- Interested in entrepreneurship and being their own boss
Non-BLACK GEN Z
- Desire to have a stable job with a good work-life balance
- Aim to pursue their passions while maintaining financial security
- Consider entrepreneurship as a potential career path
- Seek to make a positive impact on society through their work
My career aspiration is to one day start my own nonprofit organization and help others. I also want to make an impact on younger people like myself."
I hope to do something with psychology. I want to make mental health less of a taboo thing, especially for Black people, because in our community, it's not very talked about. I just want to find a way to make mental health resources more accessible as well."
My career aspiration is to be a middle school teacher, whether that be in science or English, and to have a significant impact on my future students. I want to be the teacher that they will always remember and the one they can always talk to about anything without feeling judged."