Summary
While [Alain Tamo] sees America as a land of opportunity, he does caution about risks and precautions when it comes to starting a business. Tamo and his wife began Laptops, ETC. with their own money. They didn't want to start out with a big debt. "It wasn't easy. We started this right at the height of the financial crisis and in the winter season," he said. "We don't have that much, but at least we are here."
Not being born in this country, Tamo feels he has a fresher view of the dynamics of our society. "Some of the things we as newcomers to the U.S. notice is that people here love to categorize others. There are so many stereotypes, a reverse prejudice," he said. To this end, Tamo founded Africa Quest, (http://www.africaquest.org/index2.html) an organization that encourages people of African descent to stay connected to their heritage. "It's also a way to teach African culture to others. I use this as a way to dispel some of the stereotypes and misconceptions of people from Africa," he adds. The organization started a year ago, and has hosted various cultural activities and will be organizing pilgrimages to Africa. Last February they hosted an African buffet where participants had the opportunity to taste many dishes from various African cultures.See the full content of this document
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Tamo Seizes Opportunity
Sometimes we can't see the forest for the trees. Many Americans complain of a lack of opportunity in this country, while newcomers to the States say the complete opposite.
That's how Alain Tamo and his wife, Kazanta, feel. Natives of Cameroon, West A...See the full content of this document
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