International Ambassadors Program
The goal of the International Ambassadors Program (IAP) is to give students in Wards 7 & 8 an opportunity to develop an understanding and appreciation of international travel, art, and culture.
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Each of the Lockridge Ambassadors return to Washington, D.C. with not only an appreciation of African history, art, and culture, but also a desire to return to the continent to explore more about their heritage.
Benin, Africa
In July 2022, five Lockridge Student Ambassadors traveled to Benin, Africa. A primary focus is visiting countries that played a significant role in history with the African slave trade to America. In the future, however, travel may be expanded to include Central and South America as well.
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Among the Ambassadors' many adventures was a visit to a music studio where the Ambassadors created a song with local students, entitled Jetsetting to Benin. Listen below.
