Our neighborhood barbershop has become the place where all the older Black men in our community gather and talk, but my teenage son doesn't want to go there anymore because he says the conversations make him uncomfortable. I'm torn between respecting his feelings and worrying about what we lose if he disconnects from this space.
More people experience this than they realize.
How spaces that preserve culture and connection for one generation can feel exclusive or outdated to another.
“Where Are You with Third places — bars libraries parks barbershops?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.