How a school principal fulfilled her family’s American dream
In collaboration with The Post, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is sharing stories from U.S. citizens about what the American Dream means to them, leading up to July 4. One participant is Jada Pugliese, the principal and dean at Nazareth Academy Grade School in Philadelphia. Having come from a background where neither […]
Oncologist emphasizes the importance of education for achieving the American dream
Reflections on the American Dream of 2026 As part of a project linked with the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, individuals are sharing what the American Dream means to them as we approach 2026. One of those voices is John Shen, Medical Director of Oncology and Tertiary Care at Heritage Provider Network. John’s […]
Elon Musk reaching trillionaire status shows that the American Dream is still alive.
Elon Musk’s Journey and American Innovation On June 12, SpaceX’s public listing made Elon Musk the world’s first paper billionaire. Reactions, as you might expect, were quick. Some viewed this as a glaring example of what’s wrong with modern capitalism, while others celebrated it as a prime success story of entrepreneurship. But, you know, both […]
Healthcare CEO embraced a new approach to achieve his dream
Reflections on the American Dream Up until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream has been showcasing stories from U.S. citizens about their interpretations of the 2026 American Dream. One such story comes from David Dill, the CEO of LifePoint Health, a company that manages over 300 hospitals and medical facilities across […]
Clear CEO discovered her American dream on Wall Street
American Dream Reflections from Caryn Seidman Becker Until July 4th, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing U.S. citizens sharing what the 2026 American Dream means to them. Caryn Seidman Becker, Chairman and CEO of Clear, is one of those voices. Becker recounts her family history, noting that her grandparents emigrated from […]
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 […]