“Why do people have to be identified by the color of their skin or where they come from?”
While Keep Your Eye on the Prize tells the story of Kenneth L. Holmes, who persevered through racism, segregation, and discrimination to build a successful life for himself and his family, it's about more than one man’s experiences. It offers hope by showing how perseverance can conquer the multitude of issues concerning race, inclusion, and the essence of true equality that the United States, and the world, are mired in today. It’s about having those difficult conversations and speaking up for the truth in real time. It’s about exposing the Facebook-brushed fairytale people want to believe and opening people’s eyes to the struggles still faced in 2021.It’s about enlightening and educating those who prefer to stay secluded from issues in the headlines.
Keep Your Eye on the Prizeis a book that will spark debate which will eventually open minds and hearts to achieve the dream that Kenneth L. Holmes had since he was a “Why can’t everyone be identified by their names instead of the color of their skin?”
Ken is a good friend of mine. I have known him for most of my life but never realized how much he went thru to get where he is today. A beautiful success story and proof that you can be whatever you want if you never give up. Way to go Ken!