re: Chris Jackson tells his story NBA Legend Mahmoud Abdul Rauf

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The myth of unlimited upward mobility in America will not die easily.

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Certainly not so long as it remains true.

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Statistically, the odds for such upward mobility are much higher now in other, emerging economies.

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Until it is zero here, the "myth" is not in fact a myth. The lack of education that leads to such misunderstandings makes taking advantage of the opportunities available much more difficult, which often leads to frustration and confusion regarding whether the opportunities were there in the first place.

Good luck overcoming.