As black people, there is an inherent strength that exists within each one of us. It is in our blood and in our spirits. We are unbreakable. We are extraordinary. We are greatness exemplified. We are the children of the slaves that would not die. Even in the face of the most extraordinary circumstances, our spirits survived and our excellence thrived. Our purpose would not die, and neither would our dreams for ourselves, our children, or our communities across the world. Black, Brilliant, and Built for Success is a celebration of our race and a testament to our resilience. This book is an homage to a people who, since the beginning of time, refused to allow our dreams to die. Featuring powerful, personal, and authentic messages from everyday heroes and heroines who remind us of who we are and what we are made of, these stories of hope will undoubtedly inspire you. Through each author's story and determination to redefine success for themselves, we are all encouraged to rediscover the resolve to fight for something greater than ourselves-our legacies and the indelible mark we are each destined to leave. In reading this book, you will find the permission to reclaim your destiny with the knowing that success is your birthright. Because success is what you are built for.