Héctor Vila
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Hector Vila: The Genocide against the Tutsi, a brief history
Fifth in a series I took a walk away from Kagugu, best known for its large, gated houses, a pleasant area in the quiet of early morning, and…
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Hector Vila: Reading Edward Said in Rwanda
I’ve never sidestepped the realities of students’ lives, no teacher can, and shouldn’t — I could, however, work alongside students to locate their lived experiences in an academic…
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Hector Vila: Mzungu on Kigali streets
My favorite times to wander the streets of Kigali, Rwanda are during the fleeting early morning serenity when the air is light and the sun is yet not…
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Hector Vila: In exile: The essential sadness of home?
Samimah tells us that “I have finally developed the ability to embrace whatever changes life throws my way. I have learned not to tie my happiness to one…
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Hector Vila: Witnessing a journey into exile
As I write this, I’m on my way to Kigali, Rwanda, where I will be among young, exiled Afghans attending the SOLA School (School of Leadership, Afghanistan) for…