JRF Scholars 2008-2009

Alex Carter

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Alex Cater was surrounded by crippling poverty, endless cycles of hopelessness and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But with his unshakeable resolve and the support of his mother, the dream of a college education never seemed out of reach. There was also the boon that came from a childhood source of inspiration: Jackie Robinson. "Growing up in the area where I did... Read More

Alex Carter

Beverly Evans

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Alex Cater was surrounded by crippling poverty, endless cycles of hopelessness and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But with his unshakeable resolve and the support of his mother, the dream of a college education never seemed out of reach. There was also the boon that came from a childhood source of inspiration: Jackie Robinson. "Growing up in the area where I did... Read More

Beverly Evans

Jeffery Moss

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Alex Cater was surrounded by crippling poverty, endless cycles of hopelessness and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But with his unshakeable resolve and the support of his mother, the dream of a college education never seemed out of reach. There was also the boon that came from a childhood source of inspiration: Jackie Robinson. "Growing up in the area where I did... Read More

Jeffery Moss

Latoya Campbell

Growing up on the south side of Chicago, Alex Cater was surrounded by crippling poverty, endless cycles of hopelessness and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But with his unshakeable resolve and the support of his mother, the dream of a college education never seemed out of reach. There was also the boon that came from a childhood source of inspiration: Jackie Robinson. "Growing up in the area where I did... Read More

Latoya Campbell

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