Juan Williams Explores America’s 21st-Century Civil Rights Movement in 'New Prize for These Eyes’
04 Mar 2025
In this highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Eyes on the Prize, Author, Political Analyst, Award-winning Columnist and APB Exclusive Speaker Juan Williams turns his attention to the rise of a new 21st-century civil rights movement in his latest book.
In New Prize for These Eyes: The Rise of America's Second Civil Rights Movement, published in January, Williams shines a light on this historic, new movement. Who are its heroes? Where is it headed? What fires, furies and frustrations distinguish it from its predecessor?
Williams brilliantly traces the arc of this new civil rights era, from Obama to Charlottesville to January 6th and a Confederate flag in the Capitol. An essential read for activists, historians and anyone passionate about America’s future, New Prize for These Eyes is more than a recounting of history. It is a forward-looking call to action—urging Americans to get in touch with the progress made and hurdles yet to be overcome.
Williams is also the author of the landmark biography of the first African American on the Supreme Court, Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary, as well as the New York Times bestsellers Enough and Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate. Williams worked for The Washington Post as a celebrated national political correspondent, White House correspondent and editorial writer. His NPR talk show took ratings to a new high. He has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Atlantic and Ebony. He is currently a senior political analyst for Fox News Channel and a columnist for The Hill.
Widely regarded as one of America’s top speakers, Williams has a talent for motivating and inspiring audiences. He does this with his exceptional storytelling and deep knowledge of the media, civil rights, politics and American history. He is truly one of the nation’s leading public intellectuals and has an unflinching dedication to giving people the information they need to make the best decisions for themselves, their families and their communities.