REDEFINING BLACK SUCCESS—Cinematic image of a businessman flying on his private jet. Elegant entrepreneur sitting and enjoying the flight.
Houston Defender
Growing up as a child of Nigerian immigrants, I was raised with a clear vision of success meant for them. Like many others who came to the United States, my parents had a goal. They arrived in the 80s, determined to go to college, establish themselves, and care for their family back home. They believed in the American Dream—go to school, get a good job, work hard, start a family, buy a house, and eventually retire. This was the blueprint for a successful life, and they expected nothing less for their children…