“African-Americans and black immigrants share a resilience and a determ...” — Opal Tometi Quote

African-Americans and black immigrants share a resilience and a determination for a better life.

My mom, my aunts, and all the Nigerian women in my life have been so fierce and strong. I have only grown up around powerful women, so I have a strong sense of self and our power.

Racism should be a core concern for all Americans in every area of our lives.

I have two younger brothers, and I know my parents have spoken to them about driving and interacting with police. They didn't have those conversations with me, but they did have conversations about being exceptional black people.

Look, when I came to this country, my parents, like many immigrants, are looking for a better life. And in their minds for their children, the way that they saw success is they wanted me to become a doctor, a lawyer, or engineer, that is what they perceived as success.

To imagine a better life for yourself and your family and to leave behind all that is familiar requires a special kind of courage.

To my mind, when the Partition happened, the generation of my parents worked to ensure livelihood and better life for their children.

If people have the choice of where they settle in Europe, then we cannot be surprised that they choose to come over here in search of a better life.