Native Americans and the American Dream Americans have always believed that in a free society people showing individual responsibility and diligence will get ahead. So deeply ingrained is this belief that it is known as the "American" Dream. Dr. Ben Carson epitomizes this American dream. As a poor black male from the Detroit ghetto, he was able to pull himself up from his bootstraps to become an internationally respected Neurosurgeon. He credits faith in God and in himself and hard work for his success. He contests that if he, a poor black male, can achieve the "American Dream" anyone can. Despi