This week on Pause for a Moment, we’re tackling the generational divide within Black culture. At SXSW, a panel discussion between a Boomer, a Millennial, and a Gen Z representative exposed just how deep the disconnect runs, especially when one panelist bluntly declared that he simply didn’t care about younger generations. His statement sucked the air out of the room, but it also raised an important question: What’s fueling this divide, and what does it mean for Black culture, activism, and progress?

From differing values shaped by historical moments to the role of technology in shaping activism, we’ll break down the roots of this generational gap, the frustrations on both sides, and what it will take to move forward together.