Joseph Holland

Joseph H. Holland is a Harlem-based writer, attorney, entrepreneur, civic leader and ordained minister. As a diplomat's son, star athlete, and scholar, Joseph Holland had a world of opportunities awaiting him in corporate America. Instead, he moved to Harlem and has made a difference in the community for over forty years: writing plays and nonfiction books, practicing law, empowering the homeless, running small businesses, serving in politics and in the pulpit, and developing housing. Joseph is a graduate of Harvard Law School and has a master's degree in history from Cornell University where he followed in his father's footsteps as an All-American football player. He is the author of five books and has also created inspirational educational programming: Holistic Hardware and Virtues Academy. His most recent book, Make Your Own History, unleashes the mystery of the trailblazers who have paved the way through the pages of time. Within these covers lies a trove of wisdom, gleaned from the voices of Black leaders, both celebrated and unsung. Drawing from their journeys, past and present, this book imbues the reader with stirring guidance, steeped in practicality and inspiration. Discover the secrets of success, woven through the threads of 120 Black trailblazers. Let these principles dive into the essence of your being, unlocking your strengths, and summoning the power to propel yourself forward. Over 300 motivational principles await, accompanied by words of encouragement, historical context, and thought-provoking truths. At its core, this book explores 12 uplifting themes, each imbued with the potential to ignite your courage, purposefulness, and perseverance. For within this book lies the keys to unlocking the power to Make Your Own History!