The story of Femi Omonije, a Nigerian man who learned how to be a successful businessman—and a black man—in the U.S.   He had to change his assumptions about American culture.  He redefined his American dream.  He achieved something far more substantial in Texas than what he imagined when he left Nigeria.Support the show

This episode features a young woman journalist who fled economic hardship, social chaos, and terror in Venezuela to make a new life for herself and a new family in Texas.  Now a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion executive, she has a window on some of America's flaws.  Nevertheless, she is passionately giving back to the new paradise she found here. Learn more about Literacy Achieves: http://www.LiteracyAchieves.orgShare your immigrant story: http://literacyachieves.org/podcast--About Our HostWhen I Got Here is narrated, edited, and written by Byron Harris. Harris is a longtime Dallas journalist and winner of two Peabody Awards.About Our Music ComposerJohn Wesley Gibson is the composer-in-residence for the Dallas Winds.Want to support Literacy Achieves?http://www.literacyachieves.org/volunteerSupport the show

This is the story of Ruben and Alina Esquivel who were forced to leave Cuba when they were teenagers.60 years ago Ruben and Alina's early lives were shaped by two dictators Fulgencio Batista, the president of Cuba in the 1950s, and Fidel Castro.Listen as they share inspiring personal stories of why they left their homeland, how they got to the U.S., and the lives they are making here.They've met the challenges of a new land with determination, perseverance, resilience, and creativity.See America through their eyes and renew your appreciation for the land we love.Learn more about Literacy Achieves: http://www.LiteracyAchieves.orgShare your immigrant story: http://literacyachieves.org/podcast--About Our HostWhen I Got Here is narrated, edited, and written by Byron Harris. Harris is a longtime Dallas journalist and winner of two Peabody Awards.About Our Music ComposerJohn Wesley Gibson is the composer-in-residence for the Dallas Winds.Want to support Literacy Achieves?http://www.literacyachieves.org/volunteerSupport the show