While serving 19 years in prison, senghor discovered redemption and responsibility through literature, his own writing, and the kindness of others. May 10, 2018 antirecidivism coalitions board and staff are thrilled to announce shaka senghor as its new executive director. Enter detroiter shaka senghor and his memoir, writing my wrongs. The letter dramatically shifted his perspective, leading to an awakening within him to rethink his life.
Shaka senghor is grateful hes not the man he once was. We are honored to host shakas first colorado appearance. An exclusive excerpt from venture capitalist ben horowitzs new book, what you do is who you are, slated to debut on october 29. Mar 21, 2016 ny times bestselling writer shaka senghor is very profound. Jailed for second degree murder, that could very well have been the. Join facebook to connect with shaka senghor and others you may know. Event in new york, ny by the national black theatre. These blinks take you on a journey from his happy childhood to a life of drugs, gangs, murder and a 19year prison sentence and how he came to find hope and redemption through writing. He is a former convicted murderer turned college lecturer, author and directors fellow of the mit media lab. Shaka senghor speakers bureau and booking agent info. We are honored to host shaka s first colorado appearance.
Author shaka senghor to speak at southfield public library. Behind prison walls, writing my wrongs is already taking its place alongside the memoirs of malcolm x and george jackson as mustread literature. Shaka describes how he got caught up in street culture. It was a statement socrates made in platos book the apology.
Jun 01, 2016 shaka senghor and john forte will be in conversation about americas prison system. Shakas story illustrates that if we muster the courage to love those who do not yet love themselves, a new world is possible. Shaka senghor generally travels from detroit, mi, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. Arc worked with koya leadership partners on the search for the organizations new executive director, with guidance from the board of directors and the leadership of the organizations transitioning founder, scott budnick. The keynote address will begin promptly on the main stage at 6 pm, followed by a book signing in the main lobby.
His memoir, writing my wrongs, was published in march 2016. Shaka senghor on writing a bestseller and prison reform full. Jun 08, 2017 new york times bestselling author shaka senghor joined dj vlad to speak about coming of age in detroit at the height of the crack epidemic. Senghor is a new york times bestselling writer who chronicles child abuse, violence, depression, life on the streets as a drug dealer, and his murder conviction in his memoir writing my wrongs.
Anyone can say theyre redeemed, but actions truly speak louder than words and in his latest book, writing my wrongs. First 50 attendees to arrive at the summit will receive a free book. Senghor is the bestselling author of writing my wrongs, ted speaker. Shaka senghor on writing a bestseller and prison reform.
Jun 23, 2014 in 1991, shaka senghor shot and killed a man. Instead, it was the beginning of a yearslong journey to redemption, one with humbling and sobering lessons for us all. Im a human being who grew up in some unfortunate circumstances and made some poor decisions. Shaka senghor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Writing my wrongs shaka senghor 9781101907290 netgalley. Shaka senghor is a writer, mentor, and motivational speaker whose story of redemption has inspired young adults at high schools and universities across the nation. Life, death and redemption in an american prison, was released in march 2016 and debuted on the new york times best seller list as well as the washington post best seller list. He has written six books, including a new memoir about his life in prison, writing my wrongs. I just refuse to allow that to dictate what i can and cannot do. I began to question how i went from wanting to be a doctor to serving out my most promising years for second. Shaka senghor and john forte the new york public library.
Shaka senghor was raised in a middle class neighborhood on detroits east side during the height of the 1980s. Shaka senghor, a member of oprahs supersoul 100, is a writer, mentor, and motivational speaker whose story of redemption has inspired thousands. An unforgettable memoir of redemption and second chances amidst americas mass incarceration epidemic. This beautiful and compelling story of recovery and redemption offers all of us powerful truths and precious insights as we seek recovery from decades of overincarceration and excessive punishment. Shaka senghor pictured with oprah winfrey following his interview on owns super soul sunday, which winfrey describes as one of the best interviews of her life.
The actor behind moff gideon shares how he found his voice with a little help from james earl jones. Shaka senghor the spiritual breakthrough that saved me. Mar 08, 2016 the night shaka senghor, a man convicted of second degree murder, changed my life. At the age of 19, shaka senghor went to prison fuming with anger and despair. He was a drug dealer in detroit, and one night, he shot and killed a man who showed up on his doorstep. The night shaka senghor, a man convicted of second degree murder, changed my life. Sep 16, 2016 shaka senghor is a living example of how a person can turn a difficult life around. Please join us on friday, august 19th andor saturday, august 20th for a conversation with shaka senghor, author of writing my wrongs. Ny times bestselling writer shaka senghor on writing.
Shaka senghor was raised in a middle class neighborhood on detroits east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic. Shaka senghor is a leading voice in criminal justice reform and a senior fellow with the dream corps. After 19 years behind bars, shaka senghor crafts change. Antirecidivism coalitions board and staff are thrilled to announce shaka senghor as its new executive director. Life, death and redemption in an american prison, which debuted on best seller list for both the new york times and the washington post. Joshua brightthe guardian senghor was saved by a thirst for learning and an obsession with. Shaka shares with oprah the lifechanging epiphany he experienced reading his sons words. Ny times bestselling writer shaka senghor is very profound. Shaka senghor the spiritual breakthrough that saved me from. Convicted of seconddegree murder, shaka would spend the next 19 years in different prisons, seven of which were spent in solitary confinement. That was the moment when i decided that i would never go back to the darkness, shaka says, and that i. New york times bestselling author shaka senghor joined dj vlad to speak about coming of age in detroit at the height of the crack epidemic. Shaka senghor s terrific and inspiring book affirms that we are all more than the worst thing weve ever done.
The letter that transformed shaka senghor s life cc tv14 as an angry young drug dealer on the streets of detroit, shaka senghor shot and killed a man. During his nineteenyear incarceration, seven of which were spent in solitary confinement, senghor discovered literature, meditation, selfexamination, and the kindness of otherstools he used to confront the demons of his past, forgive the people who hurt him, and begin atoning for the wrongs. After the event, he held a book signing of his memoir, writing my wrongs. Joshua bright the guardian senghor was saved by a thirst for learning and an obsession with. Mar 08, 2016 shaka senghor is grateful hes not the man he once was. He was, he says, a drug dealer with a quick temper and a semiautomatic pistol. Shaka senghors memoir, writing my wrongs, exemplifies an emotional expose, riddled with confessions that enlighten the audience and gives a human face to the incarcerated. New york times bestselling author shaka senghor remembers his first night in prison. Latins diversity council, in conjunction with life latins initiative for ethics is pleased to welcome shaka senghor as our schools 2017 martin luther king jr.
Shaka senghor is directors fellow of the mit media lab, college lecturer, author, and was convicted of murder in american courts. Subscribe to the live your best life newsletter sign up for the live your best life newsletter get more stories like this delivered to your inbox get updates on your favorite shows, the latest from oprahs world and more. New york times bestseller from a member of oprahs supersoul 100. Shaka senghor details life transformation in new book. Jailed for second degree murder, that could very well have been the end of the story. Michelle alexander, bestselling author of the new jim crow shaka senghors terrific and inspiring book affirms that we are all more than the worst thing weve ever done. While serving 19 years in prison, senghor discovered his love for writing. I refuse to allow that to define me for the rest of my ife. The greenberg center for learning and tolerance is proud to present colorado welcomes shaka senghor as the signature event for our 2016 prison reform program. Institute for action arts on tuesday, march 22 20169 posts in the discussion. Ny times bestselling writer shaka senghor on writing his. What a prison gang leader taught ben horowitz about. Shaka senghor is the president of shaka senghor, inc.
Senghor is the bestselling author of writing my wrongs, ted speaker, and prominent activist on mass incarceration and prison reform. Antirecidivism coalition announces shaka senghor as. Life, death and redemption in an american prison, by detroiter shaka senghor. Bestselling author lived hyperviolence that frequently puts men in prison. Nov 17, 2017 bestselling author lived hyperviolence that frequently puts men in prison. Senghor will be in conversation with forte, a grammynominated artist, songwriter and producer, and activist who. As of october 2015, he also teaches a class as part of the atonement project, a partnership between him, the university of michigan, and the mit media lab. What a prison gang leader taught ben horowitz about running a. Shaka senghor on incarceration, identity, and the gift of. Today im honored to have with us shaka senghor, who is the author of a wonderful book called writing my wrongs.
Oct 28, 2019 an exclusive excerpt from venture capitalist ben horowitzs new book, what you do is who you are, slated to debut on october 29. Shaka senghor is the author of writing my wrongs and three other books. Convicted of seconddegree murder at age 19, he went to prison angry and bitter. An unforgettable tale of forgiveness and second chances, writing my wrongs reminds us. After 19 years behind bars, shaka senghor crafts change, inside and out. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Wayne law student organization hosts activist, author shaka senghor. Life, death, and redemption in an american prison, proves that seeking a second chance takes perseverance and crazy, unwavering faith. He also has a popular ted talk and mentors young kids.
But, books saved himthey freed his mind long before he walked out of prison. Shaka senghor is the author of writing my wrongs 4. March 16, 2016 in a new book, shaka senghor describes 19 years in prison and how he transformed himself into an advocate for inmates and a spokesman for the idea that people can change. Wayne law student organization hosts activist, author. Writing my wrongs 20 tells the story of a man growing up during detroits 1980s crack epidemic.
Shaka senghor is a living example of how a person can turn a difficult life around. The night shaka senghor, a man convicted of second degree. He discovered his love for words while serving 19 years in prison. Feb 14, 2018 author shaka senghor to speak at southfield public library.
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