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By Claudia Martinez<\/em>
\nJameel Bridgewater is not your typical sophomore in college. He is not only a graphic designer and photography student at Columbia College but also a young entrepreneur. As the owner of his own company, Bridgesx1913, this La Casa student is one to watch out for.
\nFrom the start of his journey in Chicago, he proved that with passion, drive, and dedication he could make his dreams and goals a reality. This young La Casa artist had no money for college or even a phone, but wanted a better education and future. He connected with an advisor who began guiding him in getting grants to finally enroll at Columbia College.
\nDuring his time at Columbia, Jameel realized the importance of branding himself as an artist. In a conversation with his roommates he realized that, unlike most doctors or professionals, he would not be making 75k+ a year.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs we were sitting and talking about this,\u201d he says, \u201cwe figured that if one of us fails we would always have each other\u2019s backs. This is where I thought of the bridge.\u201d
\nBridgesx1913 was created as a way for struggling artists to have a platform to start. It\u2019s a bridge to these artists that helps promote and share their work with the world. It is a house for any artist or creative being, a place where they can grow.
\nJameel\u2019s grandmother has been one of the major inspirations behind Bridges. When she passed at age 99, Jameel knew bridges would be built after her and would always have her spirit behind it.
\n\u201cWhen my grandma passed,\u201d he explains, \u201cI put the x1913 after Bridges in her honor.\u201d He used her inspiration to continue building Bridges. \u201cShe worked at a community center and took kids under her wing to guide them on the right path. I am doing the same with Bridges to help guide artists from all over Chicago.\u201d
\nHis grandmother\u2019s passing turned him into the person he is today, but his religion is also a big part of his life and impacts the way he sees things. \u201cBeing Muslim takes a lot of discipline,\u201d he says. \u201cThis has definitely brought me to understand that if you go for something, you definitely have to have all of your heart in it.\u201d
\nSome of Jameel\u2019s projects include hosting showcases and short films. \u201cEverything I do today connects
\nto Bridges. If I\u2019m doing a photo shoot for an artist, it connects back to Bridges. Some of my top projects include a series of showcases I did in Champaign. I also wrote and directed a short film called Reconciliation.\u201d
\nThis La Casa student shows that with hard work and dedication, everything is possible no matter what your past is or where you come from.
\nWhen asked about any advice he would give young artists who are trying to make it, he says, \u201cI would tell them to brand themselves because this will help their art. It also depends on the type of art you do. If it is music, I would say find your sounds and practice. If it is art, I would say create your own look\/style, be original, and do what you do best and just grow. If it is photography, I would say shoot. I would simply tell them to just to do their craft and do what they do best.\u201d
\nJameel believes that with his passion and drive he will accomplish all of his goals and dreams. His end goal is owning an art center in New York. He encourages everyone to go after their dreams without fear.
\n\u201cDon\u2019t give up on any thought or idea you may have,\u201d he says. \u201cJust because it did not happen in one way it does not mean it won\u2019t happen in another.\u201d
\nTo learn more about Jameel\u2019s work, visit www.bridgesx1913.com.
\nClaudia Martinez is a La Casa student who is interning with TRP. From La Casa to Your Casa is her inside glimpse of life at La Casa Student Housing.<\/em><\/p>\n

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