Adichie's speech comes from her understanding that "single stories" can create stereotypes, make people seem less than human, and twist the truth. She shares her own experiences of being stereotyped—not just when people viewed her only as an African, but also when she realized she had biases against Mexicans. These experiences inspire her to push for a clearer and more complete view of people and cultures.
Adichie’s speech is inspired by her recognition of how "single stories" perpetuate stereotypes, dehumanize others, and distort reality. Her personal experiences with stereotyping—from being seen through a narrow lens as an African to her own bias against Mexicans—motivate her to advocate for a more balanced and nuanced understanding of people and cultures. rephrase like a 8th grader (keep quotations the same)
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