From the Outhouse to the White House

This book is my story of survival, resilience, and triumph against the odds. It is a testament to the power of determination and faith. But it is also a story that I hope will offer readers a new perspective on the challenges that so many Black boys face in this country. The traps laid out by the system are real, and they are devastating. But there is a way through.I hope my journey can serve as a blueprint for young boys who see themselves in my story, showing them that success is possible, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. And to the adults reading this-regardless of your profession-I urge you to reach out when you have the opportunity to give a Black child a hand. You might be saving a future world leader.This is my story, and I share it in the hope that it will inspire, provoke thought, and encourage action. It's been said that the system is broken. A it may not be. It may be working exactly how it was designed. However, it is long past time to confront its realities and work, meaningfully, towards a future where every child, regardless of race, has an opportunity to thrive.

-- Dr. Kenneth T. Jackson