We all have our own opinions on everything that goes on around us, and sometimes, the things that we witness, read, or hear about, alter our perception of things. This can make us view people differently, and create stereotypes based on what we've seen or heard. I think that this is what Miner and Wainana try to showcase in their writings, we cannot simply base our opinions on things that we've only just heard or seen, we need to delve in deeper and understand the backstory. 

Ngozi stated in TedTalks that having one perspective on things can be very dangerous. This made me think about my perception of people and other things in the world based on what I've seen or heard. I came to the conclusion that although I view things a certain way, my perception of things may not always be fair as I have not heard the backstory of what I'm witnessing or hearing. This makes my judgment unfair. We all have reasons as to why we do certain things, whether it be cultural, religious, or simply just because we want to, the point is, is that there is always a reason, and when viewing things, we need to take that reason into consideration. 

It is important for us to change our perspective every once in a while and try and see out of someone else's point of view. This will not only change our opinions on certain matters, but it will also help us become more respectful towards each other and each other's perceptions.