JEDI Chat: The Danger of a Single Story

We hope you will join us for our next JEDI Chat as we continue exploring topics that encourage reflection, shared learning, and meaningful conversations about justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

For our next chat, as we stroll around campus, we will be listening to a TED Talk by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie titled “The Danger of a Single Story.” In this powerful talk, Adichie explores how the stories we hear and the experiences we are exposed to shape the way we view others. She challenges us to recognize how relying on a single perspective can lead to stereotypes, assumptions, and an incomplete understanding of people and cultures.

As we did during our first JEDI Chat, we will spend approximately 20 minutes listening to the TED Talk, followed by an informal group discussion.

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday, December 1st
• Time: 1:00–1:30 p.m.
• Location: Learning Commons

Our goal is to create an opportunity to listen, share perspectives, challenge our assumptions, and consider how we can ensure that different voices and experiences are heard and valued within our campus community.

No preparation is necessary. Just bring your earbuds, cellphone, curiosity, and willingness to participate in the conversation!

We hope you can join us!