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Malcolm X College

Ebony Henderson

It sounds strange, but, according to Ebony Henderson, a broken leg turned out to be a blessing in disguise. She…

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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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Lisa Willis

“I’ve learned how to be a professional and how to lead within the four walls of Malcolm X.”

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Kaileigh Boggs

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

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Brittany Roberts

Brittany Roberts had no idea that a trip to her daughter’s school would change her life.

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Erica and Anjelize Camacho

For Angelize and Erica Camacho, Malcolm X College’s Basic Nursing Assistant pinning ceremony was a moment to remember.

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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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Charlotte Andry

Star Scholar Charlotte Andry started her college journey at Malcolm X College, eager to explore computer science.

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John Kelly

Malcolm X College’s John Kelly is a “voice for veterans.” As the college’s Veterans Services Specialist and a former U.S.…

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Alejandro Vallejo

After taking a gap year due to COVID-19, Alejandro Vallejo, a 2020  Prosser Career Academy graduate, decided that it was time to return to school to realize his…

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Alid Alvarado

Alid Alvarado earned her high school diploma at Malcolm X college, part of the City Colleges of Chicago.

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