Exxon executive rose from a background of poverty to fulfill his American dream.
American Dream Reflected in Personal Stories Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing a series of videos where U.S. citizens share their interpretations of what the American Dream looks like in 2026. One featured individual is Jimmy James, a retired Exxon executive living in Pennsylvania. Jimmy starts by reflecting […]
Liberty secures important road victory against Dream in a major season highlight.
Liberty Triumphs Over Dream in Key Game ATLANTA — The Liberty faced a significant challenge on Thursday, coming away with a 104-90 victory against the Atlanta Dream. This was arguably New York’s finest performance of the season. It seemed that the team had been gearing up for this moment. In an impressive display, New York […]
This mother of five faced challenges while raising her children, but her efforts allowed her to realize the American dream.
Exploring the American Dream Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing stories from U.S. citizens about what the 2026 American Dream means to them. One such story comes from Quiana Law, a group director at Walmart who manages multiple markets in New Orleans. Quiana reflects on her upbringing in […]
Child of a migrant farm worker becomes principal: ‘My dream’
Until July 4, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing stories from U.S. citizens about what the 2026 American Dream represents for them. Today, we’ve got a story from Rubilinda Zikafoos, who is the principal at Ola Elementary School in Florida. Her parents were migrant farm workers. Interestingly, her mother had only […]
The American dream is accessible to all, according to the child of immigrants.
Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream has U.S. citizens sharing their interpretations of the 2026 American Dream. One of them is Chinweze Ahagotu, who heads Portfolio Management at Galderma, a global pharmaceutical company, where he oversees investments in the research and development of new dermatological treatments. My parents immigrated from […]
After twenty setbacks, a non-profit founder realizes the American Dream.
Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing U.S. citizens sharing what the American Dream means to them in 2026. One of the featured individuals is Kilimanjaro Robus, who co-founded the Hidden Genius Project in California, aimed at mentoring young Black men in tech and entrepreneurship. It’s interesting how we […]
The Spurs’ incredible journey has turned into a dream.
Spurs Face Disappointment in Game 2 of NBA Finals The Spurs were riding a wave of momentum, but heading into Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the stakes couldn’t be higher. A loss would mean they go down 2-0 to the Knicks, which seemed almost impossible to recover from, especially against a team that’s won […]
Fever rely on team spirit to silence distractions in essential victory against Dream
INDIANAPOLIS — There’s been quite a bit of chatter surrounding the Fever this week. Interestingly, most of it has very little to do with their actual games. In today’s social media environment, the Fever will likely remain in the spotlight as long as Caitlin Clark is on the court in Indianapolis. This week presented a […]
Caitlin Clark matches her own WNBA record as the Fever triumph over Angel Reese and the Dream, leaving drama behind.
Indiana Fires Under Control, Caitlin Clark Shines Fires in Indiana seem to be under control now. On Thursday night, Caitlin Clark delivered another remarkable performance, propelling the Indiana Fever to an 83-71 win over Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream, matching her previous WNBA record. Clark recorded 17 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists, making […]
The importance of incorporating financial literacy into the American dream
Caroline Pham on the American Dream Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing U.S. citizens sharing their perspectives on what the 2026 American Dream means to them. Among those featured is Caroline Pham, who serves as the Chief Legal Officer at MoonPay and was formerly a Commissioner of the […]