Story Lab-Stories and Friends

 I am so glad I choose to do the Story Lab option for this week. The danger of a single story really spoke to me and with all the things going on in the world today. The author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie began reading at an early age though all the stories she read none had characters who looked liked her or lived a life similar to her. This is terrible for anyone living in the world today. Having the drive and motivation to read, but then hear there isn't anyone like you written about can break anyone. Why would anyone want to push forward and strive for the best life if they believe they will not be recognized? I think in any field wether it be sports, politics, pop culture, and even television if there is not someone similar to you in that field it is hard to imagine yourself there. For example, this next Vice President will be the first female to ever hold that office. It will also be the first time young women can imagine themself holding that office, it gives them a goal to work for and shows that their goal is attainable. 

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