Thursday May 10th
Many Stories, Many Faces
Lecture by Congolese Activist and Storyteller, YVES MUYA
4:00-5:00PM
COLLIS 101
(Discussion led by Yves Muya on the importance of having many different stories about Africa, inspired by Chimamanda Adichie’s TED Talk, “The Danger
of a Single Story”).
One Wheelock
6:00-7:00PM
About Yves Muya:
Yves
Muya was born in The Democratic Republic of Congo. At the age of ten he and his family fled the war that had rapidly spread through his country. After being forced to leave Congo, Yves lived as a refugee in several countries including Zambia, Malawi, and South
Africa. Despite his refugee status he was able to earn a
competitive Fulbright Scholarship to Pitzer College in Los Angeles. No matter the circumstances, Yves has always believed in a better tomorrow. He has made many sacrifices to see this dream come true. He is now asking the world to believe with him that the
war in Congo can end in this generation. Yves believes that by sharing his story of freedom he will be able to bring freedom to those who do not have it. Yves has been invited to share his story with thousands across America and we are excited to have him
come to the Dartmouth community.