According to Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie, letting a single story build her understanding of other people took her to construct prejudice and stereotypes. As a result, it is important to take into account more than one story to avoid creating superficial judgement regarding others. For instance, when she arrives to America, her classmates assume she does not speak English because she is African, and when she goes to Mexico, she realises that Mexicans are highly stereotyped and undermined by the media.
I think symbols have a ton of power! When I see a cross it makes me think of what God and Jesus have done for us. Other symbols like the American flag, give me hope and remind me what our country is doing to fight for our freedom!
