Project I Am

Still reflecting on an incredible experience at the Obama Foundation’s My Brother’s Keeper Family Reunion. 🙏🏾

Honored to sit on a panel alongside 3 amazing young Black men as we talked about leadership, loss, legacy, and what it meant to first meet President Obama. Conversations like these remind me how important representation and community truly are.

Being at the Obama Presidential Center surrounded by changemakers, educators, activists, and leaders from across Chicago and beyond was inspiring. So much wisdom, purpose, and passion all in one space.

MBK has impacted over 500,000 young men of color over the past decade, and I’m grateful that Project I Am has been able to grow alongside that mission over the years.
The future is bright. 🖤✨

Today I had the opportunity to sit down with Tia Ewing Gabriella Premus at Fox 32 Chicago to talk about my journey, from growing up service-minded to pursuing my dreams on and off the court.

What started with a simple moment when I was five years old helping feed the homeless sparked something in me that eventually led to the creation of Project I Am. Since then, that passion for service has grown into a mission to empower young people to lead and create change in their communities.

During the interview, I shared more about my journey as a student-athlete, author, and social entrepreneur, including my ultimate goal of playing basketball at the highest level, the importance of mental health (a focus of my third book Built Different), and what’s next for me and for Project I Am.

I’m grateful for opportunities like this to share my story and hopefully inspire young people to use their voice, chase their dreams, and make an impact.

🫶🏾Veronica

Check out the interview to hear more about the journey and what’s ahead.

This Chicago teen has spent 10 years building a movement to help the homeless | ChicagoNOW He started at just 8 years old, and now he is a global inspiration! 18-year-old Chicago native Jahkil Jackson joins us in the studio to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his nonprofit organization, Project I AM, and the incredible impact of his "Blessing Bags."

2025 was a year of impact, leadership, and service 💙

We’re excited to share the Project I Am 2025 Impact Report, highlighting what’s possible when young people are trusted to lead.

✨ 2025 Impact Highlights:
• 50,000+ people impacted worldwide
• 1,300+ volunteers mobilized
• 5th Annual International Giving Tuesday Packing Party, our largest yet
• Recipient of the NBC Community Impact Grant

This visual snapshot offers a glimpse into the year, while the full report tells the complete story.

👉🏾 View the report here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/6ce5ed0d-7edf-44f3-a6ab-c7a443cfc802