Marsai Martin On Keeping Her 'Circle Tight' In Hollywood, That 'No Black Pain' Rule And Combating Gen Z Loneliness
Marsai Martin On Keeping Her 'Circle Tight' In Hollywood, That 'No Black Pain' Rule And Combating Gen Z Loneliness
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With 79 percent of Gen Zers – more than any other generation – reporting feelings of loneliness, social isolation has become a growing epidemic among young people. Studies suggest that these numbers have continued to climb following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the world opens back up, the need for social interaction and connection has never been more important. In an effort to tackle this demand, Eventbrite, the global event management and ticketing platform, has announced a multi-year initiative called The Social Connection Project that’s transforming the way we interact at live events.
They’ve tapped actress and Genius Entertainment CEO Marsai Martin to curate a collection of free Eventbrite events that showcase the power of live experiences to drive meaningful connections.
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With Gen Z said to be the “loneliest generation in history,” Martin says this project is right on time.
“We have been through so much during [the pandemic]. The lack of connection that we’ve been having can slowly feel like you’re alone,” she tells ESSENCE. “I want the events in my special Eventbrite collection to encourage people to get out there, try something new and make new connections.”
Building connections and breaking down barriers has become second nature to the 17-year-old girl wonder. As an actress, CEO, and the youngest Hollywood executive producer in history, meaningful connections have played a vital role in her success.
“In this industry, especially being a young Black girl, there’s a lot of things that we have to do to break boundaries, and that can be a little scary at times,” she admits. “But having a support system around really helps in keeping me uplifted through the ups and downs of my career.”
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