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The Danger of a Single Story


I watched this video as part of a professional development day at work the other day, and I was completely enthralled with Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's exquisite articulation of the stories we read and the ones we construct about ourselves and our fellow human beings on this planet we call home. You simply do not want to miss this. 
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  1. Angiegirl7:05 PM

    This is great Angie! Thanks for sharing this with us :)

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  2. Angiegirl9:51 PM

    It's stayed in my mind for days after. I had to pass it on. :)

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  3. Angiegirl4:16 PM

    Very illuminating. I have a copy of Half of a yellow sun on my shelf. Thanks for sharing, Angie.

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  4. Angiegirl1:49 PM

    I'm definitely inspired to go pick up a copy as I have never read her before. Just loved this.

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