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Creator of Humans Of New York: blog, video series, and two #1 NYT bestselling books. More of a party on Instagram: @humansofny

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    Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 16 Oct 2018
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    On April 6th 1994, an airplane carrying the President of Rwanda was shot down over the capital city of Kigali, serving as a catalyst for genocide against the minority Tutsi population. One million people were killed over the next 100 days. It was one of the most violent..."pic.twitter.com/SStbA7O78B

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      1. Brandon Stanton‏Verified account @humansofny 16 Oct 2018
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        The photo shows a mural of Rescuers painted on a wall at the Kigali Genocide Memorial.

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      1. Lord Ananu‏ @Kwabena_Lord_ 16 Oct 2018
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        In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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      2. ᵗ ˢᵐⁱˡᵉᶻ ᵗᵒʰᵉᵉᵇ‏ @mrtsmilez 16 Oct 2018
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        Hotel Rwanda>>>>> A movie to watch.

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        When i saw the 'visit Rwanda' message on the Arsenal first team jersey, i knew those people were serious about rebuilding that country and turning it's streets to a point of attraction.

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      1. Ruhumuza Mbonyumutwa‏ @ruhumuza 23 Oct 2018
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        Thank u Brandon 4 the work u did about the genocide against the tutsis &4 ur work on the"rescuers". I'm looking forward reading you.If u want a full panorama about the horror that happened in our county I invite u to read"In praise of blood" by @JudiReverhttps://www.nybooks.com/articles/2018/06/07/rwanda-mass-murder-we-dont-talk-about/ …

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      2. NomaSwazi‏ @swaziz 16 Oct 2018
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        I read that book. Eye opening indeed & sad 😢

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      2. 𝐒‏ @_SakuraRoze 16 Oct 2018
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        My secondary school has a charity dedicated to Rwanda. I spent my high school life learning about the insane happenings they went through, it broke my heart. I’d like to go to Rwanda one day & do my part to help them continue with their healing ❤️

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        How i wish more people like you exist in this Planet.

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