Damarion Phipps

NLCP Class of 2020

Jackson State University, BA

Beginning his college experience at Lake Forest College, Damarion knew it wasn’t the right fit. He was succeeding and the college had everything one needs but it wasn't where he felt fully connected. After much reflection, he dove back into studies farther from home at Jackson State, an HCBU in Jackson, Mississippi. “Remember, life is like a GPS. Even if you make a detour,  there is a way to reroute to your destination,” he says confidently. 


Now, with a BA in Political Science under his belt, Demarion is looking forward to making a difference. “For me, poverty met opportunity. A chance was all that I needed as a kid growing up in the North Lawndale community. Now, I want to take my new knowledge and resources and use them to help improve my community.”