This week started with a Panel on Gender Issues and HIV AIDS for primarily students in the International Affairs Program and the Ford Program. The panelist consisted of Elizabeth Anderson, Program Coordinator, National Council of Women’s Organizations (NCWO) and Josh Lozman, Deputy Policy Director, The ONE Campaign. Mrs. Anderson spoke about her work through the NCWO to improve women’s rights in America. She started her presentation by questioning students’ opinions about whether equality exists among men and women and whether there should be equality among both sexes. In an audience with progressive students the answer was quite obvious. The second panelist, Mr. Lozman, discussed the effects of HIV AIDS all around the world, and encouraged students to join the ONE Campaign. He used facts and statistics to show the impact that the ONE Campaign has had in delivering an effective and sustainable means to decreasing the spread of HIV AIDS. The panel was very interesting and was able to answer numerous questions raised throughout the seminar.
Since it is getting to the end of my internship at the Foundation for Democracy in Africa, we are bringing our projects to an end. During the last week, I will complete my final Charity Fair. I feel accomplished when I look back at all the work I have done this semester. It was definitely rewarding to have the opportunity to intern in DC. On Tuesday, I planned for all the FDA interns and I to have an informational interview with Dr. Sarah Moten, Chief of Education Division, Africa Bureau, US Agency for International Development (USAID). She is a very influential woman who has committed her life to education in not only Africa, but also in DC. The interns and I first met Dr. Moten during AfriCANDO 2008, in which she was the Medal of Glory recipient. It was incredible to be able to follow-up with her after the event. The interview allowed us to learn more about the opportunities available in international development, especially in Africa.
I was excited to celebrate my last weekend in DC. And for the first time I did not plan the nights in advance; I just went with the flow. My Saturday night was spent on U Street. A bunch of students and I went to Ben's Chili Bowl, a historic fast-food restaurant on U Street. I was excited to try chili for the first time. I was very satisfied with the food, especially the chili-cheese fries. After dinner, we went to a hip-hop concert at Black Cat in DC featuring Jean Grae. Black Cat is known for featuring local DC artists, especially underground rappers. The show was very exciting and the acts leading up to Jean Grae were definitely a great addition to the show. Jean Grae’s performance really brought the crowd together. I enjoyed her original lyrics which I felt reflected her personality and experiences. I found the underground artists’ music to be very conscious about issues in our society that mainstream rappers ignore. I spent my Sunday having brunch at Open City at Adams Morgan. After brunch I spent the rest of the day in the National Museum of American History since it was too cold to walk around. The Star-Spangled Banner exhibit was very interesting. I was in awe after sight of the massive size of the flag. It is amazing that they were able to keep it in such condition after so many years. I also enjoyed the presidency exhibit, especially the video showing how presidents are depicted in Hollywood.
Since it is getting to the end of my internship at the Foundation for Democracy in Africa, we are bringing our projects to an end. During the last week, I will complete my final Charity Fair. I feel accomplished when I look back at all the work I have done this semester. It was definitely rewarding to have the opportunity to intern in DC. On Tuesday, I planned for all the FDA interns and I to have an informational interview with Dr. Sarah Moten, Chief of Education Division, Africa Bureau, US Agency for International Development (USAID). She is a very influential woman who has committed her life to education in not only Africa, but also in DC. The interns and I first met Dr. Moten during AfriCANDO 2008, in which she was the Medal of Glory recipient. It was incredible to be able to follow-up with her after the event. The interview allowed us to learn more about the opportunities available in international development, especially in Africa.
I was excited to celebrate my last weekend in DC. And for the first time I did not plan the nights in advance; I just went with the flow. My Saturday night was spent on U Street. A bunch of students and I went to Ben's Chili Bowl, a historic fast-food restaurant on U Street. I was excited to try chili for the first time. I was very satisfied with the food, especially the chili-cheese fries. After dinner, we went to a hip-hop concert at Black Cat in DC featuring Jean Grae. Black Cat is known for featuring local DC artists, especially underground rappers. The show was very exciting and the acts leading up to Jean Grae were definitely a great addition to the show. Jean Grae’s performance really brought the crowd together. I enjoyed her original lyrics which I felt reflected her personality and experiences. I found the underground artists’ music to be very conscious about issues in our society that mainstream rappers ignore. I spent my Sunday having brunch at Open City at Adams Morgan. After brunch I spent the rest of the day in the National Museum of American History since it was too cold to walk around. The Star-Spangled Banner exhibit was very interesting. I was in awe after sight of the massive size of the flag. It is amazing that they were able to keep it in such condition after so many years. I also enjoyed the presidency exhibit, especially the video showing how presidents are depicted in Hollywood.
Act 1
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Act 3 Main Act Jean Grae
Overall this was a great last weekend in DC. Now I have to make it to the places on my to-do list before next Friday.
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