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Commonwealth Students Representative | 2024 Mandela Washington Fellow| Lawyer|Gender and Human Rights Advocate| GirlGonePolitical

FIRST WEEK - MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP   I kicked off my journey with a tour of William and Mary, the first law school in America. Our tour guide, Katalina Li-Kroeger, took us around the beautiful college and took time to explain the historical significance of each building, plaque, garden, and path that we walked through. The tour was followed by a welcoming speech from the CEO of the Presidential Precinct Toyosi Ogunseye  who is an alumni of the Fellowship. In her speech, she enlightened us on how euphoric she felt to finally welcome us into the US and carry us through the six-week journey. Our second leg was at Reves Centre, where we met the University representative Theresa Longo, the director. At the centre, she emphasised the need to use our imagination to attain social development back in our countries. We then moved on to our opening ceremony, where we were graced with the presence of Jugde Thomas, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of Virginia, who shared with us his book, Poetic Justice (a memoir), He took time to sign each book and used a few words to describe the path we are to embark on as leaders. The tradition of ringing the bell as a sign of induction into The Presidential Precinct was not one to be forgotten, as we took turns ringing it. We spent our midday networking with different partners of the presidential precinct, including solicitors, judges, lawyers, Politicians and researchers.   Our day ended with Deva Gilbert, who helped us create a Dural Social Contract, which will be used to maintain peace among fellows throughout the programme.   Our first week journey would not be complete without the mention of Uncle Cecil, as we call him, who welcomed us into the beautiful city of Virginia and introduced us to his Christian family at St. John Baptist Church. We then drove to the historical Virginia Beach in York Town. The Beach was our forefathers first entry point into the US as slaves.   I would like to extend my gratitude to Grace Klauer, Karen Walker and Ashandra Asamoah for the wonderful hospitality that you have continued to provide us with. You have made the journey so beautiful with your kindness and patience. #MWF2024 #PresidentialPrecinct

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Mofya Kunda Bangwe

CHAIRPERSON - UNILUS LAW ASSOCIATION • CIARB-YMG Zambian chapter • LLB 3rd Year • Displinary @ federation of African Law Students (FALAS) • Managing Director at House in the Hills Media.

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Exciting!! keep sharing your story. I am fellowing and find them really insightful 👏🏽🔥

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