Is freedom of speech under attack? "In my fiction, I don’t like to hide," says Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a leading voice for free speech in an increasingly restricted world.
My disbelief when I read the news
Warning: In her famous TED Talk, The Danger of a Single Story, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (above) argues that books and storytelling have the power to shape how we see others — and that reading diverse stories is essential for a more nuanced understanding of the world. Glossary
Icon - A person or thing considered worthy of worship.
Cancel Culture - The act of withdrawing support for a person or entity because of their actions or views.
Wokeness - A slang word meaning concerned, or even over-concerned, by social injustice or discrimination.
Gender Ideology - Ideas regarding women, men and alternative gender identities.
Discriminatory Equity Ideology - Any idea that acknowledges structural inequalities based on race, sex, or national origin.
Virtue-signalling - Presenting yourself as a good and righteous person, through your words or actions.
Sanctimony - Acting as if one is morally superior to others.