An immigrant from Ghana explains why he believes “America is still the place where anybody can make it” on his one-year anniversary of becoming a U.S. citizen.
He went on to earn both his bachelor’s degree and MBA in information technology from Brigham Young University, then worked at several tech companies, including Microsoft. He"By many, many respects, you could say that I have achieved the American dream," Ohene-Opare said."It didn't come overnight, but I had to make very specific and deliberate decisions."
"Coincidentally, I was put in the room with him and I saw the entire dream come full circle," Ohene-Opare said."This is the beauty of this American experiment."HARRIS, AT SUMMIT OF THE AMERICAS, DOUBLES DOWN ON 'ROOT CAUSES' EXPLANATION FOR MIGRANT CRISIS "A lot of people have either lost faith in the American experiment or are questioning the role of America in the world," he said."From my perspective as an immigrant, I love America not because America is perfect – I don't believe that – but I believe that America was founded on principles that are necessary for the flourishing of man."
"Loving your country is the fuel that pushes the country forward," Ohene-Opare continued."A country with citizens that don't love it is destined, I believe, for failure."The immigrant shared a message for young Americans who do not believe the American dream exists:"You hold the key to the limits of your success."