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Gerardo & Miguel Gomez

Born in Chicago but raised in Mexico, Gerardo and Miguel had to get accustomed to an entirely new culture and…

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Chelsea Griffin

Chelsea Griffin was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) nearly 13 years ago, meaning she’s lived with a chronic illness…

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Yidedya Kedir

“The energy at Harold Washington is great,” she said. “Everyone here is focused on achieving their goals.”

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Safiyah Agunbiade

Safiyah Agunbiade is a long way from home. She moved to the North Side of Chicago from Nigeria in 2018…

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Erik Zetina

21-year-old Erik Zetina has always enjoyed crime shows. So, after graduating from Carl Schurz High School in 2018, he decided…

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Kaileigh Boggs

A first-generation college student balancing both work and school at the same time

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Tyla Allen

From winning a regional championship with the Malcolm X College Lady Hawks to earning her associate degree and transferring to…

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Valentina Atehortua

Two years ago, Valentina Atehortua moved thousands of miles away from her home in Colombia, arriving in Chicago just months…

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Tamika Powell

Fresh Start: A Student Debt Forgiveness Program at City Colleges Chicago

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Kadi Channell

Olive-Harvey College is where Kadi is realizing her ambition to help people from all walks of life understand how finances…

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Renee King

From working in a call center and at a bank, to serving as a full-time nanny, Renee King’s resume already…

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