I chose option 3, “The Danger of a Single Story" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. It was one of the best TED talks I’ve heard in a long time. What resonated with me the most was when she recalled her childhood and how her only thought of the houseboy’s story was that he was poor. It was a pure example of how, as Adichie states, "the consequences of a single story robs people of dignity." It emphasizes how we are different rather than how we are similar. It also made me think of all the media coverage, especially now with elections right around the corner. It emphasized that a single story can create stereotypes. As Adichie states, “Not that these stories are untrue, but they are incomplete."
