Detroit author shaka senghor oprahs super soul sunday writing my wrongs book tour supported by know 2 no host det2lamims david know 2 no mims. Ny times bestselling writer shaka senghor on writing. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. An unforgettable tale of forgiveness and second chances. Shaka senghor is grateful hes not the man he once was. Oprah sits down with criminal justice activist shaka senghor, an author and mentor who turned his life around after spending 19 years in prison for second degree murder, to discuss the. He is far from his detroit home, and in the middle of an intense book promotion tour around the country for his autobiography. But, books saved himthey freed his mind long before he walked out of prison. Senghor, who was sentenced to 17 to 40 years for seconddegree murder, served 19 years in prison, spending seven years in solitary. He has written six books, including a new memoir about his life in prison, writing my wrongs.
Memoirs from two eras testify to prisons corrosive effect. Life, death, and redemption in an american prison drop a gem publishing, 20, speaks with jeffrey brown about how reading and writing helped him to examine his life, and the need for american citizens to understand the prison system. An honor roll student and a natural leader, he dreamed of becoming a doctorbut at age 11, his parents marriage began to unravel, and beatings from his mother worsened, which sent him on a downward spiral. Today, he is a lecturer at the university of michigan, a leading voice on criminal justice reform, and an inspiration to thousands. An unforgettable memoir of redemption and second chances amidst americas mass incarceration epidemic. Ny times bestselling writer shaka senghor on writing his. Life, death, and redemption in an american prison drop a gem publishing, 20, speaks with jeffrey brown about how reading and writing helped him to examine his life, and the need for.
In 1991, shaka senghor was sent to prison for seconddegree murder. Paula bryant ellis sits with shaka senghor to discuss his book, writing my wrongs. Life, death and redemption in an american prison convergent books, 2016, is an example of a persons recovery, a mans. Ny times bestselling writer shaka senghor is very profound. Jailed for second degree murder, that could very well have been the end of the story. While serving 19 years in prison, senghor discovered redemption and responsibility through literature, his own writing, and the kindness of others. That was the moment when i decided that i would never go back to the darkness, shaka says, and that i had to find my light. In 1991, at the age of nineteen, shaka senghor shot and killed a. Shaka senghor speakers bureau and booking agent info. Shaka senghor is directors fellow of the mit media lab, college lecturer, author, and was convicted of murder in american courts.
Shaka shares with oprah the lifechanging epiphany he experienced reading his sons words. Bestselling author lived hyperviolence that so frequently. He also has a popular ted talk and mentors young kids. Shaka is a 2016 ebony magazine power 100 honoree for his leadership and positive impact on the black community. Life, death and redemption in an american prison, in which he discusses his 19 years in. Today, he lectures at many universities, is a leading voice on criminal justice reform, and an inspiration to thousands.
He is far from his detroit home, and in the middle of an. In 1991, james white went to prison for seconddegree murder. Mar 08, 2016 shaka senghor is grateful hes not the man he once was. New york times bestseller member of oprahs supersoul 100 one of world economic forums most recommended books of 2016 now in paperback. Shaka senghor details life transformation in new book. Its the story of shaka senghor, who was raised in a middleclass neighborhood on detroits east side during the peak of the 1980s crack epidemic. Nice to have their help and advice so that i have a great trip with my youth son who enjoys much especially polynesian cultural center and dolphins explore. Life, death and redemption in an american prison, by detroiter shaka senghor. The following is an excerpt from the new book writing my wrongs. Feb 07, 2017 paula bryant ellis sits with shaka senghor to discuss his book, writing my wrongs. Instead, it was the beginning of a yearslong journey to redemption, one with humbling and sobering lessons for us all. Shaka has been a guest on cnn, cbs this morning, the daily show with trevor noah, good day new york, newsone now with roland martin, fox good day d.
The night shaka senghor, a man convicted of second degree murder, changed my life. Right now senghor is in the middle of a book tour for his memoir, writing my wrongs, currently on the new york times bestselling list for nonfiction three weeks running. Ito and rainey actually take up shakas invitation to tour the real detroit. Shaka senghor was raised in a middle class neighborhood on detroits east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic. Detroiter rebuilds his life as a writer after 19 years in prison. 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. Detroiter rebuilds his life as a writer after 19 years in. 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. Oprah sits down with criminal justice activist shaka senghor, an author and mentor who turned his life around after spending 19 years in prison for second degree murder, to discuss the power of redemption and forgiveness. Shaka senghor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Shaka senghor talked about his book writing my wrongs.
Convicted of seconddegree murder at age 19, he went to prison angry and bitter. Writing my wrongs by shaka senghor overdrive rakuten. Summary in 1991, shaka senghor was sent to prison for seconddegree murder. New york times bestseller from a member of oprahs supersoul 100. His mothers abuse led him to run away at age fourteen, and after two weeks of sleeping in garages and hustling at the grocery store for food, shaka turned to drug dealing.
Shaka senghor, a member of oprahs supersoul 100, is a writer, mentor, and motivational speaker whose story of redemption has inspired thousands. Shaka senghor is an executive director for the antirecidivism coalition arc with two videos in the cspan video library. Shaka senghor is the author of writing my wrongs 4. Anyone can say theyre redeemed, but actions truly speak louder than words and in his latest book, writing my wrongs. Mar 30, 2016 shaka senghor, 43, has just become a new york times bestseller. Enter detroiter shaka senghor and his memoir, writing my wrongs. I spent my time reading and writing, using books to free my mind and expand my thinking. Shaka senghors terrific and inspiring book affirms that we are all more than the worst thing weve ever done. Shaka senghor, 43, has just become a new york times bestseller. Author shaka senghor sits down with trevor to discuss his new book writing my wrongs. My only other quibble is with the structure of the book. He says that what drives him to do the work that he does is to put a human face on incarceration.
Mar 16, 2016 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. Author shaka senghor here shares perhaps the most compelling parts of his story. He discovered his love for words while serving 19 years in prison. While serving 19 years in prison, senghor discovered his love for writing. Mar 31, 2016 in 1991, james white went to prison for seconddegree murder. Life, death and redemption in an american prison, debuted on the new york times best seller list as well as the washington post best seller list. Oprah and detroits own shaka senghor full episode on supersoul sunday. But, books saved himthey freed his mind long before he walked out of. Nov 17, 2017 senghor, who was sentenced to 17 to 40 years for seconddegree murder, served 19 years in prison, spending seven years in solitary confinement. I highly recommend it for anyone run a company, but especially those who want a culture that encourages longterm innovation.
Shaka senghor generally travels from detroit, mi, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. 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. Posted by kahn santori davison on fri, mar 11, 2016 at 12. Shaka tour is very nice and has great sincerity to help me even though i have many questions. Senghor is a former mit media lab directors fellow, and a former fellow in the inaugural class of the w. His memoir, writing my wrongs, was published in march 2016. Shaka senghor, author of the memoir, writing my wrongs. Even oprah, the queen of media, gave her stamp of approval. At the age of 19, shaka senghor went to prison fuming with anger and despair. Join facebook to connect with shaka senghor and others you may know. While serving his sentence for seconddegree murder, he discovered redemption and responsibility through literature starting with the autobiography of malcolm x. He was, he says, a drug dealer with a quick temper and a semiautomatic pistol. Shaka senghors story of redemption new york amsterdam news. The actor behind moff gideon shares how he found his voice with a little help from james earl jones.
The night shaka senghor, a man convicted of second degree. He says that what drives him to do the work that he does is to put a human face on. Life, death, and redemption in an american prison afterbuzz books. Life, death and redemption in an american prison, in which he discusses his 19 years in prison and his life since his release. I was sent to prison at the age of 19 for seconddegree murder. Im a human being who grew up in some unfortunate circumstances and made some poor decisions. This meeting has led to shaka working with the media lab to find real solutions to help revitalize detroit. Mar 21, 2016 ny times bestselling writer shaka senghor is very profound. Life, death, and redemption in an american prison, proves that seeking a second chance takes perseverance and crazy, unwavering faith. I refuse to allow that to define me for the rest of my ife. He was a drug dealer in detroit, and one night, he shot and killed a man who showed up on his doorstep. Shaka senghor is a leading voice in criminal justice reform and a senior fellow with the dream corps. Shaka senghor was one of them for 19 years, and he spent about seven of those in solitary confinement.
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