More than a century of civil rights activism was a catalyst to help elect the first Black man as President of the United States. But Barack Obama’s presidency sparked a white, right-wing backlash, and a second civil rights movement began to erupt. Journalist, political analyst, and best-selling author Juan Williams shines a light on this historic movement in his highly-anticipated new release, New Prize for These Eyes, a follow-up to his 1987 PBS documentary series and companion volume Eyes on the Prize. Join us as Williams traces the arc of America’s second civil rights movement, from Obama to Charlottesville to January 6th and a Confederate flag in the Capitol. But this isn’t just a history lesson; it’s a forward-looking call to action urging us to get in touch about the progress made and hurdles yet to be overcome.

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