ESSENCE Tag

Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images With 79 percent of Gen Zers – greater than some other generation – reporting feelings of loneliness, social isolation has grow to be a growing epidemic amongst young people. Studies suggest that these numbers have continued to climb following the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Because the world opens back up, the necessity for social interaction and connection has never been more necessary. In an effort to tackle this demand, Eventbrite, the worldwide event management and ticketing platform, has announced a multi-year initiative called The Social Connection Project that’s transforming the way in which we interact at live events. They’ve tapped actress and Genius Entertainment CEO Marsai Martin to curate a group of free Eventbrite events that showcase...