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Will.i.am, John Legend Set for Beijing Education Concert

Black Eyed Peas singers will.i.am and apl.de.ap joined John Legend and the Bucky Johnson band at a Beijing concert on Dec. 17, 2011 designed to encourage study abroad programs in China.
Outcomes: 
The concert supported the U.S. State Department’s 100,000 Strong Initiative to send that many American students to study in China.
Source: 

http://www.eurweb.com/2011/11/will-i-am-john-legend-set-for-beijing-educ...

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
culture
Partners: 
Americans Promoting Study Abroad
Sponsor(s): 
U.S. State Department
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Participants (Types): 
musicians, politicians, students
Exchange Date: 
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Continuing: 
No
Image: 
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Beijing, China
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