
(CNN)In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the next generation is stepping up to give back and make a difference. Among them are two boys who live hundreds of miles…
(CNN)In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the next generation is stepping up to give back and make a difference. Among them are two boys who live hundreds of miles…
Jahkil Jackson, of Chicago, is a tireless 12-year-old who loves basketball and tap dancing. But he’s not your average child. When he was 8 years old, Jackson founded the nonprofit…
Host Kelly Ripa presents 2019 Young Wonder Jahkil Jackson with his award onstage. When Jackson was just 8 years old, he started Project I Am. He and his nonprofit create…
While other 5-year-olds were learning basic life skills, Jahkil Jackson was already developing a strong sense of empathy and compassion. It was at that age that he recognized his need…
Jahkil Jackson started an organization called Project I Am three years ago to create awareness of homelessness and inspire youth to be involved in their communities. Through Project I Am,…
11-year-old Jakhil Jackson is the creator of Project I Am, an organization geared to build awareness of homelessness and inspire youth to get involved within their communities. Having already impacted…
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Jahkil, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today. When I was five years old, I went…