Chris Holmes is an urban entrepreneur that has published three poetry books including, “100 Testimonies of a Young Soul,” “Just Another Black Voice” and recently,” Steps to Manhood.” He is also pushing his upcoming business “Soul Productions Ent.” While pursuing his BBA in Business at Sam Houston State University, he is understanding that communication is the main priority when it comes to advertising and negotiating with partners. He obtained his BBA in Business August 5th, 2016. Chris Holmes is now chasing the dream using his talents in photography, poetry, and spoken word, as he leaves a positive impact in his community. Recently he was interviewed on Urban Houston Network KHLM.
About his most recent book
“Steps to Manhood is a book full of poetry of a young man’s growth through struggle as he fights to find his purpose in life. There is poetry for all audiences that will truly inspire. Each poem in this book will reach a certain individual, to relate with their own life experiences. Along with deep quotes within the pages to make you think or gain motivation.
When did you first decide you wanted to become an author?
I first wanted to become an author during my high school years. This was way before my college years. At that time, I saw a lot of things going on in the international today. I felt like a lot of things needed to be said that people were afraid to speak on. I wanted to be that voice that took a bold langkah to talk about those topics and have it printed. The unique thing was putting a spin on it in the art form of poetry to make it unique to me. That’s what influenced me to write me to become an author. My influences are great people such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Fred Hampton, Nas and more. I looked to up great leader and read books as well around these characteristics that encouraged me more.