Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn

Stereotypes & Prejudices from a Single Story

May 09, 2023 Angella Fraser & Leslie Osei-Tutu Season 2 Episode 9
Stereotypes & Prejudices from a Single Story
Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn
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Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn
Stereotypes & Prejudices from a Single Story
May 09, 2023 Season 2 Episode 9
Angella Fraser & Leslie Osei-Tutu

What forms your assumptions about a group of people, a culture, a place? The popular (33M views) TED talk by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stirs The Besties to share their perspectives on how stereotypes and prejudices are formed when a single, often negative, story becomes the dominant narrative. Enjoy another spirited episode, where their opinions don’t always align, but their respect and love shine through.

The Danger of a Single Story - TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 

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What forms your assumptions about a group of people, a culture, a place? The popular (33M views) TED talk by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stirs The Besties to share their perspectives on how stereotypes and prejudices are formed when a single, often negative, story becomes the dominant narrative. Enjoy another spirited episode, where their opinions don’t always align, but their respect and love shine through.

The Danger of a Single Story - TED Talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 

Support the Show.

Visit Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn website for behind-the-scenes extras.