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JPS students describe Global Citizenship Project trip to Nigeria and Washington, D.C.
Summary
Eleventh‑grade scholars and program managers described exchanges with students in Abuja and Lagos, a trip to Washington, D.C., and an upcoming showcase; staff encouraged more applications for the program.
Jackson Public Schools presented students and managers from its Global Citizenship Project, an eleventh‑grade exchange program that included virtual sessions with peers in Abuja and Lagos, study visits to the Smithsonian and HBCUs in Washington, D.C., and a trip to Abuja and Lagos in March.
Program manager Jana Williams introduced the students and said the program pairs Jackson scholars with students in Nigeria and includes domestic study trips; she announced that applications for the next cohort were open through April 21.
Students described the program in their own words. Cambry Spires (Tougaloo Early College/Murrah High School) described museum sessions and virtual peer meetings that allowed the group to exchange social‑media handles and build relationships before traveling. Toni Caldwell (Murrah/Early College) recounted visiting the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, touring Howard University, and meeting with staff for Congressman Bennie G. Thompson. Avery Johnson described meeting with the mayor before the Nigeria trip and said talking with a Nigerian friend of the mayor helped prepare students for cultural expectations.
Travis Collins summarized the visit to Abuja and Lagos: “We got to learn about our homeland… We got to learn about how it affected Africa as well.” Program managers said a public showcase is scheduled for May 14 where students will present projects and scrapbooks; Williams encouraged eligible juniors to apply.
Board members and the superintendent praised the scholars and thanked the Kellogg Foundation for support. No formal board action was requested or taken; the presentation was informational.
