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Institute for Human Rights College of Arts and Sciences

16th Street Baptist Church

Jesiah Hunter is an Honors College Pre-Law sophomore student pursuing a dual degree in Economics with a concentration of Data Analysis and Policy and Political Science with a concentration in Human Rights and Social Justice. Additionally, Jesiah has earned Presidential Honors with an impressive 4.0 GPA. She is involved in leadership within the Iota Phi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the UAB Chapter of the NAACP, UAB's Political Science Club, and the Collat School of Business's Sophomore Leadership Team. Jesiah is passionate about learning and preserving the historical significance of critical African American movements. Her interests include African American history and culture, artistic and cultural expression, and judicial advocation. In the future, she plans to pursue law school in Washington, D.C. with a focus on Civil/Constitutional Law.

 

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