Last night, the scholars joined Institute supporter John Schell for a tour of the Jacob Lawrence exhibit at the Phillips Collection, the first museum of modern art. Jacob Lawrence, a renowned African American painter who spent his career chronicling the history and struggles of African Americans, gained notoriety from his sixty-painting narrative entitled "Migration of the Negro." These paintings portray the journey of hundreds of thousands of African Americans migrating from the south to northern cities to find work and escape Jim Crow.

Due to the size of the collection, very few people have viewed the entire collection all at once. With the help of Mr. Schell, the Institute scholars were given the privilege of seeing this important and relevant work.

Besides the high-level internships, intimate discussions with influential leaders, and the rigorous coursework, the Institute aims to introduce the scholars to a variety of enriching cultural experiences that will help them to network with future employers and peers.