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KVon Jackson

K'Von Jackson, Senior Photojournalist

kjackson@columbiachronicle.com

 

K'Von Jackson is a senior photography major. Some of his work includes campus crime writing, social justice and changes within Columbia. He joined the Chronicle in August 2020.

 

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.

All content by K'Von Jackson
Student work is displayed on the first floor of the student center during the Unleashed 2023 gala on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.

[Photo] Amidst strike, college hosts annual benefit to raise money for student scholarships

December 1, 2023
Members of the part-time faculty union hold signs and make noise as speakers address their concerns during week four of the strike on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

Students react to classroom replacements at start of Week 4 of part-time union strike

By K’Von Jackson, Cierra Lemott, Robin Sluzas, and Maya Swan-Sullivan
November 20, 2023
Columbia students try to find a way to access the 5th floor provosts office during a protest in solidarity with the CFAC union strike on Thursday, Nov. 16. Security had blocked the elevator and stairs to the 5th floor where students had planned a sit-in at the office of Senior Vice President and Provost Marcella David.

Breaking: College to offer pass/fail option for fall classes, tells students to return to class if part-time instructor is replaced

By K'Von Jackson, Lily Thomas, and Olivia Cohen
November 18, 2023
Part-time faculty union member holds banner SAVE OUR COLUMBIA in front of cars driving down Michigan Avenue, on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Members of the CFAC union dance, cheer and march outside of Columbia building during the unions rally.

Part-time faculty union strike heads into second week as spring registration starts

By Cierra Lemott and K'Von Jackson
November 5, 2023
Celebraciones del Día de los Muertos incluyeron una actuación de Liliana Pulido con su banda en el cuarto piso del 618 S. Michigan Ave. el miércoles 1 de noviembre de 2023.

[Photo] Con una exhibición de altares, moda y escultura, Columbia College Chicago celebra el día de los muertos

November 3, 2023
CFAC President, and part time photography instructor in the photo deparment Diana Vallera, listens as part time intrsuctor Andrea Dymond speak infront of the 600 S. Michigan Ave. building on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023.

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CFAC President Diana Vallera addresses students outside of the 600 S. Michigan Ave. building after concluding a meeting with Chief of Staff Laurent Pernot on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2023.

[Photo] Ahead of strike by part-time instructors, faculty work to support students

October 26, 2023
CFAC President Diana Vallera meets with Laurent Pernot, chief of staff, and other administrators of the college for a bargaining session at the 600 S. Michigan Ave. building on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.

[Photo] Breaking: Part-time faculty union to start strike on Monday

October 26, 2023
Secretary of interior Deb Haaland speaks at the Journalism and Women Symposium on Sunday Oct. 15, 2023.

[Photo] EXCLUSIVE: Secretary of Interior inspires journalists at national conference held on Columbia’s campus

October 15, 2023
The student information desk sit next to the security desk in the student center 754 S. Wabash Ave., on Friday, Oct 13, 2023. The student operated help desk for students to get information about Columbia related topics.

[Photo] Student Information Desk provides peer support for student questions

October 13, 2023
Eleanor Lusciatii, a junior photojournalism major grabs resoures left for student at the Arc 37 W. Van Buren St. after speaking to counsoling servieces on Friday, Oct 6. 2023. Resorucses were made avalible to students at the Arc after a violent incident took place leaving one person dead on Tuesday, Oct 2. 2023.

Dean of Students addresses student concerns after stabbing near residence

By K'Von Jackson, Senior Photojournalist
October 6, 2023
La artista puertorriqueña Elsa María hace una presentación sobre su trabajo en el cine Film Row en el edificio 1104 S. Wabash Ave. el miércoles 27 de septiembre de 2023.

[Photo] El arte transformador de Elsa María Meléndez

October 2, 2023
Las palabras “Te amo Quita” aparecen sobre la tienda en honor a la esposa de Abel Sauceda Hernández.

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Conchas recién horneadas en bandejas el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023.

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Xiomara Casas, dueña de Mi Corazón Café, poniendo los toques finales a un café con leche helado con mazapán el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023.

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Xiomara Casas, dueña de Mi Corazón Café, poniendo los toques finales a un café con leche helado con mazapán el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023.

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María Mujica, trabajadora de Panadería Nuevo León, coloca pasteles el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023. Mujica ha trabajado en la panadería por más de tres años.

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La Panadería Nuevo León ofrece una variedad de conchas, manteconchas y otros panes el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023

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Xiomara Casas comienza a preparar un café con leche helada con mazapán el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023.

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Artemio y Xiomara Casas posan para un retrato dentro de Mi Corazón Café localizado 1636 W. 18th St. el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023.

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Xiomara Casas y su padre Artemio Casas son retratados con Abel Sauceda Hernández en frente a su árbol genealógico exhibido en Mi Corazón Café el lunes 18 de septiembre de 2023.

[Photo] Mi Corazón y la Panadería Nuevo León, los negocios de una familia que lleva 50 años en la industria, siguen creciendo con el apoyo de la comunidad y a nivel nacional.

September 26, 2023
A women walks east down Ida B. Wells Drive, wearing a Mexican flag on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

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Chicago Police attempt to redirect traffic and block roadways with squad cars on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

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Academic Manager Craig Sigele gives a presentation for a marketing course offered during J-Term on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. The study abroad fair gives students a chance to receive information about J-term courses.

[Photo] Study Abroad Fair attracts students interested in taking their education global

September 14, 2023
A person walks into the East West University on-campus Flats building, located at 829 S. Wabash Ave., on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023.

[Photo] College adds The Flats to on-campus housing options

September 6, 2023
Mychat Mclntrye, a sophmore music business and marketing major hypes the crowd up during convocation at Grant Park on Friday, September 1, 2023.

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Associate Professor Dave Gerding stikes up a conversation with Leo Richnofsky a first year student from Minnesota during student connections at 916 S. Wabash Ave. on Friday, September 1, 2023. Gerdings ice breaker encoruages students to draw and work collabritively.

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Luka Berry, a first year Game art student, plays video games with fellow students at 916 S. Wabash Ave. on Friday September 1, 2023.

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First year Programming student Logan Silvers adds on to the mural sized paper illistraions at during student connections at 916 S. Wabash Ave. on Friday, September 1, 2023.

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Mayor Brandon Johnson promises to rebuild the community and the “soul of Chicago” at the Credit Union 1 Arena on Monday, May 15, 2023.

[Photo] Brandon Johnson sworn in as Chicago’s new mayor

May 15, 2023
Elijah Jagors, a junior music major also known as Haj, performs for students on the Manifest mainstage on Friday, May 12, 2023.

[Photo] Rain can’t stop Manifest 2023

May 13, 2023
Llexxi Youngs, a senior film and television major, speaks about being one of the only Black students in her classes during the panel discussion led by the Antiracism Transformation Task Force on the fifth floor of the Student Center at 754 S. Wabash Ave. on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The panel was held for the Columbia community to address discrimination and racism on campus.

[Photo] Antiracism Transformation Team announces effort to survey campus community about racial climate

March 22, 2023
Brandon Johnson and Paul Vallas meet and pose for pictures after their debate forum concluded at Kenwood Academy 5015 S. Blackstone Ave. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Johnson and Vallas will face off at the polls for the runoff election on April 4.

Johnson, Vallas face off in mayoral debate

By Elizabeth Rymut, K'Von Jackson, and Amanda Burris
March 19, 2023
Moving in formation with each other, the Renegades Hip Hop dance team performs to various hip-hop artists, including J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, at the Black Carpet event at the Conway Center at 1104 S. Wabash Ave., on Saturday, March 12, 2023.

[Photo] Second annual ‘Black Carpet Showcase’ spotlights Black men’s mental health

March 14, 2023
Pads and tampons line the aisle at a CVS, offering a variety of options to choose from on March 13, 2023. Many options include Tampax, Always and Kotex.

[Photo] Student leaders push for menstrual equity across campus

March 13, 2023
A bus is parked on Jackson Drive with a message that reads Chicago is my kind of town during the St. Patricks Day parade on Saturday, March 11. Many groups of people watch the parade along the sidewalk and street and from on top of electric boxes.

[Photo] St. Patrick’s Day festivities turn Chicago green

March 12, 2023
Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner spoke at a community forum to gain supporters for his bid for mayor on Jan 26. Buckner a state representative from the 26th district hopes to replace current mayor Lori Lightfoot.

[Photo] Endorsement: Kambium ‘Kam’ Buckner for mayor

February 23, 2023
President and CEO Kwang Wu Kim speaks to his experience about visiting other college campuses and comparing their welcome centers to Columbia’s. Kim has been in his role at the college since 2013.

[Photo] Columbia administrators unveil Master Plan, reconfigure campus ‘hubs’

February 8, 2023
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[Photo] Sex shop owner’s advises how to choose, clean, store toys

February 6, 2023
Members of MSAs host World Hijab Day at the Student Center, for the second year in a row.

[Photo] Muslim Student Association hosts second annual World Hijab Day booth

February 2, 2023
Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas speaks to community members about Public safety one of six topics addressed at the event.

[Photo] Five candidates for Chicago mayor make their case for city’s top office at progressive forum

January 28, 2023
Family members of Pritzker and Stratton close the night embracing and celebrating on stage.

[Photo] BREAKING: J.B. Pritzker reelected as Illinois governor

November 8, 2022
People surround and dance near a police car chanting “Viva Mexico!”

[Photo] ‘Viva México!’: Streets of Chicago fill for three days of celebration

September 22, 2022
New and returning students line up for good vibes and a glow-in-the-dark golf experience.

[Photo] SPB hosts ‘Good Vibes at the Golf Course’ for students to connect

September 8, 2022
The Blue Angels perform a show pass, closing out the final day of the Chicago Air and Water Show.

Soaring high above the sky, the US Navy Blue Angels roar over Chicago again

By K'Von Jackson, Director of Photography
August 25, 2022
A single shell casing with an evidence marker lies in the street after shots were fired near the 800 block of South Wabash Avenue on March 14.

[Photo] Editorial: Columbia’s lackluster active shooting resources leave students in harm’s way

August 5, 2022
A little girl looks down at notes and flowers left at a memorial in downtown Highland Park.

‘We’re strong together’: Highland Park residents grieve, demand legislative change

By K'Von Jackson and Abra Richardson
July 15, 2022
Mark Clements, a victim of police torture, speaks to protesters as they occupy the intersection of Randolph and State streets.

[Photo] ‘Say his name’: Protesters demand justice for police killing of Jayland Walker

July 11, 2022
Speakers from Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights and the Chicago branch of the Party for Socialism and Liberation speak of the challenges yet to come due to abortion bans.

[Photo] After Roe v. Wade struck down, thousands of Chicagoans took to the streets

June 27, 2022
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