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ALUMNI PROFILES

Jirmykal Bass

Jirmykal Bass, 27 years old, born and raised on the west side of Chicago, entrepreneur/investor graduate of Rust College with a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications broadcast journalism class of 2023.

Jarvis Robinson

Jarvis Robinson, a recent graduate from Jackson State University, from the West side of Chicago and graduated from Collins Academy High School. I have been with UCAN since my sophomore year in high school, winning Youth Leadership Awards. My major was Sports Journalism with a minor in Psychology. I chose this major because sports is near and dear to my heart. Also, I decided on this minor because mental health is real and essential, especially for black males. I faced a lot of advisory in my journey and never let myself be down. Keep moving forward and understand that the chapter is closed and a new one is about to open.

Kiana Porter

Kiana became involved with UCAN while participating in the Phenomenal Woman young women's support group at North Lawndale College Prep. Kiana won the John E. Rooney Award in 2015 and then earned her Bachelors in African American Studies, concentrating in Social Work at Lake Forest College. Kiana works for Teen Parent Connection, where she does Family Support Work with Teen parents and young children. Kiana is also working towards obtaining her master’s in social work at Aurora University with aspirations to become a therapist!

Kareem Washington

Name: Kareem Washington

Hometown: Chicago, IL

High School: Richard T. Crane Medical Preparatory HS, Class of 2019

College: Augustana College

Majors: Sociology and Anthropology

Minor: Public Health

Clubs: Black Student Union, Multicultural Men's Association, and Associated Colleges of Illinois

Fun facts:
·       I was on the Wrestling team
·       Started a clothing brand/ shirt printing business on campus
·       Studied abroad in Morocco

Graduation: May 27, 2023

Ya'Natika Morgan

I'm Ya'Natika Morgan, 18 years old and a sophomore studying Music Education at Illinois State University. I am the 2022 John E. Rooney Scholarship winner.

Malaki Jenkins

My name is Malaki Jenkins, and I graduated from Eureka College in 2022 after playing football for four years. I have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice/Sociology. I am currently employed at UCAN as an Violence Prevention Coach.

ARIYAN MOORE

My name is Ariyan Moore, and I am 23 years old. I reside in Allendale, Michigan, but I am originally from Chicago. This past December, I graduated with a Communications Studies degree. Following graduation, I was offered a teaching position, which is what I do now. I eventually look forward to working in the Marketing field. My hobbies include basketball, working out, and listening to music.

Kyla Osborne

Kyla Osborne graduated from George Westinghouse College Prep last June. She is a rising sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, where she is studying political science. In the future Kyla aspires to practice law, so that she can be an advocate for minorities in the justice system.

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