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Morgan President leads HBCU students on cultural exchange trip to China
168 students and 22 chaperones from Congressional Black Caucus districts will travel to China, as part of an Black education initiative sponsored by the China – United States Exchange Foundation and China’s Ministry of Education in collaboration with its partners. “This exciting initiative is a cross-cultural relationship-building effort designed to enhance U.S.-China relations – and to give students from predominantly Black American universities and colleges a special opportunity to interact with Chinese students and educators in a progressive and collaborative environment,” said Julia Wilson, CEO and founder of Wilson Global Communications, which is managing the program in the U.S., in a statement.
Outcomes:
The educational exchange allows African-American students to learn more about Chinese history and culture by going to China. It also allows Chinese people to learn more about African-American culture.
Government?:
No
Type of Exchange:
culture
education/science
Partners:
Wilson Global Communications
HBCU Network
Morgan State University
Sponsor(s):
China-United States Exchange Foundation
China's Ministry of Education
Participants (Types):
Students
Number of Participants:
~200
Exchange Date:
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Continuing:
No
Location:
China
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