Inspiring speeches from an ambassador, a former ambassador, a university president and a designated fellow highlighted a joyous ceremony commemorating the closing of the first Young African Leaders Initiative on July 24 at William & Mary. Members of the Presidential Precinct -- W&M, the University of Virginia, James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland, Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, James Madison's Montpelier and Morven (a foundation that provides administrative services to the University of Virginia ) – were on hand.