Former President of the
United States of America, Bill Clinton has invited 8-year-old Nigerian Chess
Champion Tanitoluwa Adewumi, who is also a refugee, to his office.
Tanitoluwa was displaced
from his home and became a refugee in the United States. He lives in a New York
City homeless shelter but, in spite of his situation, went on to impress the
world at the chess competition.
“Refugees enrich our nation
and talent is universal, even if opportunity is not.”
This story made me smile.
Tanitoluwa, you exemplify a winning spirit – in chess and in life. And kudos to
your hardworking parents. You all should stop by my office in Harlem; I’d love
to meet you.
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