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Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single story about another person or country, we risk a critical misunderstanding.

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Given all the pre-conceived notions floating around about Africa, I was hesitant to watch this talk—but viewing it turned out to be a fantastic decision. Adichie has changed the way I think about Africa, as well as the larger world around me. Jeremy O'Wheel, Undergraduate Student, University of Tasmania

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