Nyakim was a quick learner and soon realized that in order to be successful in America, it was going to take a lot of hard work and effort. Years later, in one of her interviews, Nyakim explained: “America is a really great country if you make it.” She did not forget all the things she had to deal with in order to get to the place where she was. Even in America, Nyakim had to live through prejudice and racism…