The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. they make one story become the only story.

– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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  • What is it like to play the villain?  Photo courtesy of Hennepin Theatre Trust I think many people stereotypically assume that the

    Let me tell you a little story. Five years in and stronger than ever – happy birthday Compendium! The date is September 2012.

    The expectation is excess, and this place delivers.  Photo courtesy of Thrillist.  Everyone knows: indulgence is the name of the game at

    What IS jazz music?  Photo by Maria Baranova How do you define it? Who are “real” jazz musicians? How do you listen

    The Immigrant Journey Project is everything that Refugia should have been but wasn’t. I hope it has an incredible audience engagement; it

    As usual, I have set several lofty reading goals for myself for this year. Quite the productive reading weekend thanks to the