I am a first-generation immigrant from Cameroon, that grew up having to always be different versions of myself. Whether it was under my parent’s roof where I had to adhere to their cultural standards, or out in the world having to connect with my white and black peers. I struggled to find my personal identity but knew that I did not fall into any group stereotype. I came to realize that I was simply just, Karl. 

My parents came here in search of the American dream. I too took on that goal of living out the American dream, but once I achieved it I realized that I was missing something. I was missing a sense of purpose. My purpose is now to help black men create better lives for themselves by crushing stereotypes and by just simply being them.