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The Last Mile RadioShaka Senghor (Re-run)Author and speaker Shaka Senghor joins Chris and E to discuss his youth, his descent into crime, and his transformation while serving time in prison. Hear how his focus on literature led him on a journey of redemption and hope. (Originally aired June 17th, 2023)
The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche and Ana Sessions at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James B...2024-09-0953 min
The School of GreatnessHarnessing Vulnerability: Build Courage & Resilience (How to Make it Your SUPERPOWER)Have you saved your seats at Summit of Greatness 2024 yet?! Get them before they sell out at lewishowes.com/ticketsToday, Lewis explores the theme of building resilience in the face of life's challenges with renowned guests Brené Brown, Inky Johnson, and Shaka Senghor. Brené Brown dives deep into the connection between vulnerability and courage, emphasizing that true bravery always involves emotional risk and uncertainty. Inky Johnson shares his transformative journey from a career-ending injury to becoming a beacon of hope and resilience, highlighting the importance of finding the good in adversity. Shaka Senghor recounts his harrowing ex...2024-07-191h 21
The Light Watkins Show219: Plot Twist: From Solitary Confinement to NY Times Best Selling Author, Shaka Senghor’s Incredible Story of RedemptionIn this week's Plot Twist episode of The Light Watkins Show, we revisit the remarkable story of Shaka Senghor. This bite-sized Plot Twist episode takes listeners through Shaka’s life, highlighting a pivotal moment that transformed his path forever.Here are some of the topics discuss in this episode:1:12 - Introduction3:39 - What's it like to be in solitary confinement5:40 - How Shaka wrote a book in prison11:05 - How Shaka managed to get his book out of prison15:44 - How Shaka got himself out of...2024-07-0533 min
Deeply Well with Devi BrownFinding Enlightenment with Shaka SenghorShaka Senghor is a New York Times best-selling author, a globally recognized leader in criminal justice reform, and an entrepreneur. Shaka joins us to discuss the path he took enlightenment while serving 19 years in prison, 7 of which were in solitary confinement. One of Oprah's Supersoul 100 alumni, Shaka's books 'Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison' and 'Letters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom' have helped shift societal narratives around incarceration and trauma. He shares his journey of transformation and emphasizes the importance of exploring one's internal world, the...2024-03-0758 min
The Vault with Dr. JudithShaka Senghor: Forming a New NarrativeThis week in The Vault, Dr. Judith Joseph welcomes Shaka Senghor to discuss scarcity trauma and the importance of emotions and vulnerability for men. Shaka brings not only his own story of the 19 years he spent incarcerated, but also the stories of other Black men he has witnessed while working in prison reform. He opens up about the critical practices that ground him – journaling and a steadfast curiosity – and offers insight into overcoming his scarcity mindset through having a spirit of gratitude and daily narrative checks. Shaka and Dr. Judith explore the complexities of starting anew, turning profo...2024-02-1626 min
Wired For ImpactForgiveness, Transformation and Redemption with Shaka SenghorBest-selling author Shaka Senghor is a convicted murderer who shares his redemptive story around the world. He's taught at the University of Michigan, worked as the head of diversity at Trip Actions, and was recognized by Oprah on her SuperSoul 100 list of visionaries and leaders in 2016. Show Notes:How does someone go from an honor roll student to a convicted murderer? How does one transition from prison to the free world? Today I welcome speaker and author Shaka Senghor to the podcast. In this episode, Shaka shares how journaling transformed his life, how books saved hi...2023-11-1054 minThe Last Mile RadioShaka SenghorAuthor and speaker Shaka Senghor joins Chris and E to discuss his youth, his descent into crime, and his transformation while serving time in prison. Hear how his focus on literature led him on a journey of redemption and hope. (Originally aired June 17th, 2023)
The Last Mile Radio is a production of The Last Mile and Sirius XM Radio. The show's executive producers are Chris Redlitz and Beverly Parenti at TLM and Liz Aiello at Sirius XM. The show is produced by Robert Roche and Ana Sessions at TLM, with technical production by Greg Sahakian, James B...2023-10-1653 min
The Man Enough PodcastCelebrating the Influence of DadsCelebrate Father’s Day with this special episode dedicated to remarkable fathers from all walks of life. Liz and Jamey reflect on fatherhood and guide us through a deep dive into the unforgettable narratives of past guests like Lil Rel Howery, Russell Dickerson, Eugenio Derbez, Giacomo Gianniotti, Sam Baldoni, Shaka Senghor, Kier Gaines, Ted & Jalen Bunch and others. Discover the profound influence of fathers everywhere in this powerful tribute that's sure to leave you with greater appreciation for the Dads in your life.Listen now and learn about:
The importance of fatherhood
The challenges and joys of...2023-06-191h 13
The You Project#1187 The Hope Smuggler - Shaka SenghorDifferent episodes resonate with different people, but from the almost 1,200 episodes of TYP that I've recorded, this conversation sits comfortably in my all-time top 5. I truly loved it and wish it could have gone for longer. In 1991, Shaka Senghor entered prison for committing second-degree murder. Today, he's a best-selling author, lecturer at universities, and leading voice on criminal justice reform. Raised in a middle-class neighbourhood on Detroit's east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic, Shaka was an honour roll student and a natural leader who dreamed of becoming a doctor. But at age 11, his p...2023-05-311h 00
Seen Out LoudBONUS EPISODE: Rewriting the Narrative on Fatherhood with Shaka SenghorAuthor, speaker, and mentor Shaka Senghor talks with host Matt Anderson about his lessons learned through fatherhood and 19 years of incarceration. Shaka reflects on how mentorship, literature, writing, and family influenced his journey through imprisonment and led to his success today. In discussing his latest book “Letters to the Sons of Society,” Shaka also touches on the potential impact of contextualizing the entirety of people’s experiences to change narratives and inspire humanity. Show Notes00:00:33 | Host Matt Anderson talks about Shaka Senghor’s backstory. Matt sets up the conversation by talking about Shaka’s newest boo...2023-04-2436 min
Good Life ProjectHow Not to Be Defined by Your Worst Moment | Shaka Senghor [Best of]I’m fascinated by the idea of snap decisions, how some can lead to amazing outcomes, and others can destroy lives. What you so often find is that nothing actually happens in a moment, there is no real snap, but rather a series of experiences leading up to it, often years in the making, were as much authors of the moment as the instance itself. And, sometimes, when those moments lead to something you’ll regret for a lifetime, you get to the next question - what is recoverable - redeemable - how do you make that happen, and who...2023-04-171h 04
Meet The CreatorsPower of Transformation ft. Shaka SenghorJordan Ching & Shaka Senghor discuss about Shaka's journey of transformation from being in solitary confinement to becoming a writer, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.
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Shaka Senghor is a writer, entrepreneur, inspiring speaker, leading voice in criminal justice reform, and President of Shaka Senghor Inc. He is the former President of The Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC) and President / Creative Director of Inside The Cell, LLC. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, was released in March 2016 and debuted on The New York Times Best Seller List and The...2023-02-0644 min
The Light Watkins Show136: A 2022 Retrospective - Making Something From Nothing Featuring Sebastian Terry, Agapi Stassinopoulos, Shaka Senghor, Ken Nwadike Jr., J Smiles, & Joseph Bradford IIILife is full of ups and downs, but how we choose to overcome challenges defines who we are. Today is the annual complication episode, and the theme for this year's wrap-up is “Making Something Out of Nothing." Hear clips from the most memorable moments from the show about people overcoming incredible odds to fulfill their dreams. In this episode, you will hear from Sebastian Terry who created 100things, best-selling author Agapi Stassinopoulos, ex-prisoner turned writer Shaka Senghor, “Free Hugs Guy” Ken Nwadike Jr., conscious comedian J Smiles, and B.A.R.E Truth Founder Joseph Bradford. In t...2022-12-282h 17
Cracking Open with Molly CarrollLearn How 19 Years in Prison, Telling the Truth and Vulnerability Gave Shaka Senghor FreedomThere are so many gems in this episode but one of my biggest takeaways is the importance of standing in your truth.Shaka shares his story with us about his own reckoning and realization that he initially wasn’t living his truth. Instead, he was living out an interpretation of his life rooted in his trauma. This trauma-informed life eventually led him into a 19-year imprisonment for 2nd-degree murder, seven of those years which were in solitary confinement. These dire circumstances would understandably crush most people's spirits. But Shaka was able to use thi...2022-11-1058 min
Couched in ColorS3E15: Expanding the Narrative for Black Men Featuring Shaka SenghorIn this episode, guest Shaka Senghor shares his inspiring story from incarceration to becoming a two times bestselling author, influencer and one of Oprah’s “SuperSoul 100” – teaching lessons of redemption and vulnerability to the masses. He grew up spending 19 years in prison, seven of them in solitary confinement. Through reflection and writing, he later came to understand his story of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). At age 17, he was shot multiple times, and also has two brothers who were shot, one of whom ended up paralyzed. At the same time, he takes full responsibility for the death...2022-11-0351 minCouched in ColorS3E15: Expanding the Narrative for Black Men Featuring Shaka SenghorIn this episode, guest Shaka Senghor shares his inspiring story from incarceration to becoming a two times bestselling author, influencer and one of Oprah’s “SuperSoul 100” – teaching lessons of redemption and vulnerability to the masses. He grew up spending 19 years in prison, seven of them in solitary confinement. Through reflection and writing, he later came to understand his story of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). At age 17, he was shot multiple times, and also has two brothers who were shot, one of whom ended up paralyzed. At the same time, he takes full responsibility for the death...2022-11-0351 min
LEAPcastShaka Senghor: Journaling is a Game ChangerIn this episode, Dr. George James and Shaka Senghor discuss: Why a healthy relationship with family is important Drug trafficking is a downward spiral Taking responsibility and ownership Commit to finishing somethingKey Takeaways:Family life is sacred. A healthy relationship and connection with family helps children be able to grow their own potential, become their best, and stay on the right path. People in the business of drug trafficking do earn a lot of money but they also earn a lot of trauma which will take years of hard work to unpack and h...2022-09-2152 min
Notes from America with Kai WrightThe Prison of Manhood Can’t Hold Shaka SenghorHe went to prison at age 19. When released, he had to learn how to be a father to two Black sons with very different life experiences. His letters to them have lessons for us all.
Read more from Shaka Senghor in his book, Letters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom, available now. Audio included in the episode excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio, read by Shaka Senghor.
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Money Moves Powered By GreenwoodShaka Senghor Part 2: Entering the corporate world & building generational wealthIn part two of our conversation with Shaka, he talks about his transition to the corporate world, his role as a father, and the importance of owning & controlling the intellectual property of your books. Host IG:@itstanyatime Guest IG: @shakasenghorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-08-1921 minMoney Moves Powered By GreenwoodShaka Senghor Part 1: From prison to entrepreneurshipShaka is the Head of Sales and Success Culture at TripActions.Additionally, he is the President of Shaka Senghor, Inc., and the Founder of Redeemed Sole. He is the best-selling author of "Write My wrongs, Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison" and "Letters to the Sons of Society." In part one of our conversation with Shaka discusses what led to his incarceration and his experience during those 19 years. He talks about publishing his first book while in solitary confinement, becoming an entrepreneur, and being interviewed by Oprah. Host IG:@itstanyatime ...2022-08-1827 min
The Story BoxShaka Senghor Unboxing | A Father's Story of Life, Death, Freedom, Justice & ForgivenessShaka Senghor is the New York Times bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison, a leading voice on criminal justice reform, a tech investor, a lecturer at universities, and the head of Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at TripActions, a travel management and expense start-up. Senghor is a former MIT Media Lab Director’s Fellow, a former fellow in the inaugural class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Leadership Network, and a member of Oprah Winfrey’s SuperSoul 100. In the decade since his release from prison, he has started and worked with nonprofits seek...2022-08-1449 min
Compassion In ActionReturning Citizen Roundtable feat. Shaka Senghor, Jason Bryant, Eldra Jackson III and Robert MosquedaJoin CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation.
https://youtu.be/BI27-qxQIUI
Originally filmed to be included in our Trauma Talks program, this conversation dives into the ACE Quiz as well as a discussion about the prevalence of childhood trauma in the trauma to prison pipeline. This conversation is included in Episode 2 of our series which is being implemented in several prisons and communities in the United States. It is our goal that we break the cycle of violence...2022-08-081h 44
Compassion In ActionReturning Citizen Roundtable feat. Shaka Senghor, Jason Bryant, Eldra Jackson III and Robert MosquedaJoin CPP Founder Fritzi Horstman and guests as they discuss the objectives and approaches involved in bringing trauma awareness and compassionate healing to the forefront of public conversation.
https://youtu.be/BI27-qxQIUI
Originally filmed to be included in our Trauma Talks program, this conversation dives into the ACE Quiz as well as a discussion about the prevalence of childhood trauma in the trauma to prison pipeline. This conversation is included in Episode 2 of our series which is being implemented in several prisons and communities in the United States. It is our goal that we break the cycle of violence...2022-08-081h 44
Into AmericaTo All My SonsThere’s a prevailing narrative within our society when it comes to Black men, one which was spelled out in detail more than fifty years ago, but which continues to sit right at home in our country’s family of stereotypes about Blackness. The narrative goes that Black men don’t stick around to parent the children we father.Shaka Senghor is out to change that narrative. His most recent book, Letters to the Sons of Society, is written as a collection of letters to his own two sons, born twenty years apart. Shaka’s oldest son grew up...2022-07-0729 min
Father Hoods PodcastFather Hoods Fundamentals feat. Shaka SenghorWe're back with a banger, this time with a very special guest: Shaka Senghor.
On this episode of Father Hoods Pod, your favorite podcasting dads, Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB, together with our special guest talk about the challenges they face as fathers when it comes to raising their kids.
You'll hear more about Shaka's experience when he was incarcerated, his struggles as a father, and his inspiration in writing the books that drove him to be the rockstar he is today!
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🎙A letter that changed his life
🎙The gift of writing
🎙The importance of exposure in...2022-07-0538 min
Father HoodsFather Hoods Fundamentals feat. Shaka SenghorWe're back with a banger, this time with a very special guest: Shaka Senghor.On this episode of Father Hoods Pod, your favorite podcasting dads, Manny Digital, DJ EFN, and KGB, together with our special guest talk about the challenges they face as fathers when it comes to raising their kids. You'll hear more about Shaka's experience when he was incarcerated, his struggles as a father, and his inspiration in writing the books that drove him to be the rockstar he is today!You’ll also hear about…🎙A letter that changed...2022-07-0538 min
The School of GreatnessFind Self-Forgiveness & Write A New Narrative For Your Life EP 1284Today’s guest is best-selling author Shaka Senghor. Senghor was released from prison in 2010 after spending 19 years for being convicted of murder. Today, Shaka’s priority is shifting societal narratives through storytelling and developing workshops with high entertainment value and deep social impact. Senghor is the Head of Sales and Success Culture at TripActions and Founder of Redeemed Sole. He has taught at the University of Michigan and shares his story of redemption around the world. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, debuted on The New York Times and The Washington Post Best...2022-06-241h 37
The Tessa Van Wade ShowShaka SenghorTessa welcomes special guest Shaka Senghor, New York Times Best Selling Author of "Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison." Shaka and Tessa discuss his newest book, "Letters to the Sons of Society," and his roles as a story teller, father, and advocate.2022-05-311h 05
The Axe Files with David AxelrodEp. 489 — Shaka SenghorGrowing up, Shaka Senghor wanted to be a doctor. But at age 14, he ran away from his unstable home. By 19, he was in prison. While in prison, he began unravelling his past, seeking to understand how he went from a bright young boy to solitary confinement. Shaka joined David to talk about the overwhelming challenges facing young people in neighborhoods like the one he grew up in, the seduction of drug culture, the injustices of the criminal justice system, being a father, and his new book, “Letters to the Sons of Society.”To learn more about how CNN...2022-05-121h 01Good Life ProjectShaka Senghor | How Not to Be Defined by Your Worst MomentI’m fascinated by the idea of snap decisions, how some can lead to amazing outcomes, and others can destroy lives. What you so often find is that nothing actually happens in a moment, there is no real snap, but rather a series of experiences leading up to it, often years in the making, were as much authors of the moment as the instance itself. And, sometimes, when those moments lead to something you’ll regret for a lifetime, you get to the next question - what is recoverable - redeemable - how do you make that happen, and who...2022-04-141h 04
Lean Out with Tara HenleyEP 15: Letters to the Sons of SocietyThere are a lot of things that we don’t talk about in our society right now. And one of those things is fatherhood. The role of fathers – and the power of their presence, and care – is not explored that often, or in much detail. But our guest on the podcast this week says that needs to change. Shaka Senghor is a tech executive, a New York Times bestselling author, a former fellow at the MIT media lab, and a leading voice on criminal justice reform. He’s also a former inmate, having served nineteen years in prison, seven of which...2022-04-0734 min
Lean Out with Tara HenleyLetters to the Sons of SocietyThere’s a lot of things that we don’t talk about in our society right now. And one of those things is fatherhood. The role of fathers — and the power of their presence, and care — is not explored that often, or in much detail. But my guest on the podcast today says that needs to change. Shaka Senghor is one of my favourite writers. He’s a tech executive, a New York Times bestselling author, a former fellow at the MIT Media Lab, and a leading voice on criminal justice reform. Formerly incarcerated, he served 19 years in prison...2022-04-0634 min
Commonwealth Club of California PodcastShaka Senghor: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty and FreedomFatherhood is far from a one-dimensional experience—often, aspects of our identity such as race and other influential circumstances have influenced how we end up having and raising our children. Shaka Senghor, the New York Times bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs, can attest strongly to this fact: While Senghor's first son was raised during his time in prison, his second was born following his release. These contrasting experiences have not only taught Senghor the nuanced meanings of fatherhood in light of varying tribulations, but lessons that he wished he could’ve known throughout his life’s journey—both as a father an...2022-02-251h 05
Love Period with Rev. Dr. Jacqui LewisShaka SenghorShaka Senghor joins Jacqui for this episode of Love Period, part of our special mini-series celebrating Black History Month. Shaka’s priority is shifting societal narratives through storytelling and developing workshops with high entertainment value and deep social impact.Shaka Senghor is the Head of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at TripActions. He is also the President of Shaka Senghor, Inc., and Founder of Redeemed Sole. Shaka is a former MIT Media Lab Director’s Fellow and a former Fellow in the inaugural class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Community Leadership Network. His 2014 TED Talk was feature...2022-02-1732 min
This Is the AuthorS7 E6: Candice Marie Benbow, Shaka Senghor, and Mallory ErvinS7 E6: In this episode, meet theologian and educator Candice Marie Benbow, bestselling author and lecturer Shaka Senghor, and blogger and influencer Mallory Ervin. Listen in to hear Candice Marie Benbow on Black womanhood from a millennial perspective of faith, Shaka Senghor on the power of leaving a literary legacy for his sons, and Mallory Ervin on choosing the life you want after hard times. Plus, hear what it was like for these authors to record their audiobooks.
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The Man Enough PodcastShaka Senghor: A Complex HeroBest-selling author, recognized speaker and criminal justice activist, Shaka Senghor, brings his full presence to a deeply moving conversation about gun violence, fatherhood, breaking cycles, and healing. Formerly incarcerated, Shaka shares with us how journaling in solitary confinement allowed him to process his pain and gain access to his emotions and his humanity. With gentle power and a strong sense of purpose, Shaka reminds us that we can disrupt who the world tells us we should be and create our own narrative to become who we really are.New episodes every Monday 🎙️ The video versi...2022-02-071h 20
The Light Watkins Show87: Shaka Senghor on How He Managed To Reinvent Himself While In Isolation for 7 Years in PrisonMany of our luminaries on At the End of the Tunnel have become inspirations after some very dark times, and today’s guest is no different. Shaka Senghor spent 19 years in prison, with a total of seven years in solitary confinement. From growing up in a loving, multicultural neighborhood, and being an honor-role student, Shaka struggled as a teenager, and ended up in the dark underworld of crack cocaine, where he was beaten, abused, shot, and ultimately convicted of murder. To keep moving forward during his incarceration, Shaka turned to literature and writing. His first pub...2022-01-191h 26
Oprah's Super SoulShaka Senghor: Letters to the Sons of Society pt. 2Oprah sits down with Shaka Senghor for part two of their powerful conversation. Oprah and Shaka go soul to soul as he shares what tested him during the pandemic and answers some of life's biggest questions.
2022-01-1918 minOprah's Super SoulShaka Senghor: Letters to the Sons of Society pt. 1Oprah sits down with New York Times bestselling author, mentor and criminal justice activist, Shaka Senghor, for a powerful conversation about his new book, Letters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom. After being incarcerated for nearly two decades for second-degree murder, Shaka walked out a transformed man in 2010. In this conversation, Shaka shares the lessons he's learned as a father to his sons Jay and Sekou. He also shares why he believes mindfulness, radical honesty and vulnerability are key to healing and living an authentic life.
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Listen to Best Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceLetters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom by Shaka SenghorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/536836 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Letters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom Author: Shaka Senghor Narrator: Shaka Senghor Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 2 minutes Release date: January 18, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: The New York Times bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs invites men everywhere on a journey of honesty and healing through this book of moving letters to his sons—one whom he is raising and the other whose childhood took place during Senghor's ni...2022-01-1810 min
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Title: Letters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom
Author: Shaka Senghor
Narrator: Shaka Senghor
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 2 minutes
Release date: January 18, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3
Genres: Parenting Tips
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The New York Times bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs invites men everywhere on a journey of honesty and healing through this book of moving letters to his sons—one whom he is raising and the other whose childhood took place during Senghor's nineteen-year in...2022-01-186h 02
Access Top-Rated Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Parenting TipsLetters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom by Shaka SenghorPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/536836 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Letters to the Sons of Society: A Father's Invitation to Love, Honesty, and Freedom Author: Shaka Senghor Narrator: Shaka Senghor Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 2 minutes Release date: January 18, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Parenting Tips Publisher's Summary: The New York Times bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs invites men everywhere on a journey of honesty and healing through this book of moving letters to his sons—one whom he is raising and the other whose childhood took place during Senghor's ni...2022-01-1810 min
MAUDCAST with Maud ArnoldShaka Senghor: Authenticity without ExpectationThe Maudcast is back and better than ever, with best-selling author and criminal justice activist Shaka Senghor. Maud and Shaka discuss his upcoming book, Letters to the Sons of Society - a soulful examination of the bond between father and sons, and a touchstone for anyone seeking a kinder, more just world. Their conversation touches on fatherhood as a previously incarcerated Black man in America, learning and loving one’s identity, and the value of authenticity. “We do not need to change the narrative, we need to expand the narrative.” Goosebumps. Thank you Shaka!Shaka Senghor is a best...2022-01-111h 01
How To Citizen with BaratundeThose We’ve Left Behind (with Shaka Senghor & Teresa Hodge)Baratunde asks how can we citizen with tech when we disconnect millions from technology and from society as a whole by incarcerating them? He closes the season in conversation with two people who’ve served time for felony convictions and are now working in tech to expand opportunities for all: Shaka Senghor, author and head of DEI for TripActions, and Teresa Hodge, president of Mission: Launch and co-founder of R3 Score which changes how employers use background checks.Guest: Shaka SenghorBio: Bestselling author and speaker; Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at...2021-12-3054 min
Small Doses with Amanda SealesSide Effects of Redemption (with Shaka Senghor) Part 2This week, we continue our conversation with author and criminal justice reform advocate Shaka Senghor, who shares his path and empowers us on our own paths to glowing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-1342 minSmall Doses with Amanda SealesSide Effects of Redemption (with Shaka Senghor) Part 1This week, author and criminal justice reform advocate Shaka Senghor joins us to share his path and empower us on our own paths to glowing up. Come back next week for part 2! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-0545 min
a16z LiveBuilding Trust and Diversity with Shaka Senghor on Boss Talk #7Ben and Ali are joined by guest Shaka Senghor, who after 20 years in prison, became an author and activist for prison reform, an entrepreneur, and most recently, head of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Tripactions. Shaka shares what prison taught him about building trust in a team, as well as what he sees as the path — and the obstacles— to meaningful diversity in the workplace. Boss Talk is the Clubhouse show where a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz and Ali Ghodsi, the Founder/CEO of Databricks, discuss CEO stuff, leadership stuff, management stuff... boss stuff. Live every Tuesd...2021-03-251h 02
Get Your Last Chat On With Sooyang563. 📣Oprah & Shaka Senghor on Super Soul tv🌞Super Soul TV & Oprah own their content. Shaka Senghor owns his content. 😘👼🥁🎻🎸🎹🌹❤️2020-11-0715 min
Depression Detox Show | Daily Inspirational Talks063 | Shaka Senghor: "Forgiveness Is The Gift We Give To Ourselves."Shaka Senghor makes his debut on the show to share the #1 lesson he learned after serving almost 20 years in prison. You can watch his talk here (http://www.oprah.com/own-supersoulsessions/shaka-senghor-things-i-learned-in-prison-you-can-apply-to-your-life) Connect with Shaka Senghor: Website - https://www.shakasenghor.com Instagram - shakasenghor (https://www.instagram.com/shakasenghor/) Book - Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison(https://www.amazon.com/Writing-My-Wrongs-Redemption-American/dp/1101907312/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=shaka+senghor&qid=1602040133&sr=8-1) Hosted by Malikee Josephs (Pronounced Muh leek Jo seffs) Follow The Show On Instagram @DepressionDetoxShow(https://www.instagram.com/depressiondetoxshow/) Text: 347-584-8512 to rece...2020-10-2311 min
Spedup Conversation With TylerShaka Senghor on Incarceration, Identity, and the Gift of Literacy<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">How do you survive seven years in solitary confinement? The gift of literacy is what saved Shaka Senghor. Reading, journaling, academic study, and writing books was a way to structure and survive an inhumane, mentally toxic environment. And after 19 years in total behind bars, he was finally able to apply that gift and create employment for himself as a writer and organizational leader upon rejoining society.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Shaka joined Tyler to discuss his book</span> <...2020-10-2258 min
Afros 'N ConvosBook Convo - Writing My Wrongs by Shaka SenghorThis week, we discuss the New York Times Bestseller, Writing My Wrongs by Shaka Senghor. The book describes his experience within our country's prison system and his extraordinary journey to redemption through reading and writing. We are excited to bring you our perspectives.
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Daily Matters: The changing face of the legal industryEpisode 72: Access to JusticeThis week on Daily Matters, we are taking a look back at some of the key themes, ideas, and moments from our first 70 episodes. Each episode focuses on a different topic playing a central role in the future of the profession; today, we’re revisiting some powerful discussions we’ve had regarding Access to Justice—and how we can create a better system for all.This episode features valuable insights from:Hank Greenberg, Former President of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA)Leslie Ginzel, Chief of Holistic Services, Harris County Public Defender’s Office...2020-07-0723 min
The Mindvalley PodcastLife, Death and Redemption In An American Prison - Shaka Senghor‘I spent my time reading and writing, using books to free my mind and expand my thinking’ We’re honored to have a pioneering voice in American criminal justice reform, Shaka Senghor, on the Mindvalley Podcast. Tune in to hear the awe-inspiring journey of a man who used a 40-year prison sentence to expose the untold stories of life behind bars in his NYT bestselling book Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. Listen out for: His harrowing journey of escaping an abusive household only to be lured in by the streets of Detroi...2020-06-0431 min
MEN THRIVE with Jeff JohnsonSeason 1 Episode 1 | "I AM" with Shaka SenghorOften times as people we struggle with wholeness and living for others instead of living for ourselves. The theme for today’s episode of Men Thrive is “ I AM”. Jeff Johnson & Kevin Dedner interview Producer, Father, Social Architect, and the author of the book “Writing My Wrongs” Shaka Senghor. Shaka dives into his early years and the trauma of being rushed into manhood. He also discusses his 19-year incarceration, 7 years of solitaire confinement, and most importantly his redemption that soon followed. As a NY Times Bestseller, Shaka has found a way to stay in a place of gratefulness and gives us the ins an...2020-05-0439 min
The Call to UniteUnited in Learning: Shaka SenghorUnited in Learning: Shaka Senghor2020-05-0203 minThe Call to UniteUnited in Hope: Tim Shriver, Shaka Senghor, + Mona HaydarUnited in Hope: Tim Shriver, Shaka Senghor, + Mona Haydar2020-05-0206 min
Trauma Camp For Teachers8 Ways You Can Transform Social Isolation Into Personal Opportunity with Shaka SenghorNYT best-selling author, Shaka Senghor, reflects on the eight practices and activities that helped him transform his time in solitary confinement from meaningless isolation to a personal journey of self-discovery and creativity that would change the rest of his life. Important Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss: The 8 practices that can transform your social isolation into personal opportunity for self-discovery, enlightenment, creativity and fueling your personal vision. Why this is truly an opportunity to fall in love with ourselves, and work on developing a deeper, more connected relationship with our i...2020-04-221h 08
TED Talks Kids and FamilyHow to co-parent as allies, not adversaries | Ebony Roberts and Shaka SenghorWhen Shaka Senghor and Ebony Roberts ended their relationship, they made a pact to protect their son from its fallout. What resulted was a poetic meditation on what it means to raise a child together, yet apart. In this moving and deeply personal talk, Senghor and Roberts share their approach to co-parenting -- an equal, active partnership that rolls with the punches and revels in the delights of guiding their child through the world with thought and intention.2020-04-1714 minTEDTalks Vie familialeComment être des alliés et non des adversaires dans des rôles de coparents | Ebony Roberts, Shaka SenghorQuand Ebony Roberts et Shaka Senghor ont mis un terme à leur relation, ils ont fait un pacte : celui de protéger leur fils des répercussions. Cela a résulté en une méditation poétique sur ce que cela signifie d'élever un enfant ensemble, en étant séparés. Dans cette intervention émouvante et profondément personnelle, Ebony et Shaka font part de leur approche de la coparentalité, un partenariat égalitaire et actif qui s'adapte à la situation et se délecte des joies liées au fait de guider leur enfant dans le monde de façon réfléchie et intention2020-04-1714 minTEDTalks Niños y FamiliaCómo compartir la crianza de nuestros hijos como aliados, no enemigos | Ebony Roberts, Shaka SenghorCuando Shaka Senghor y Ebony Roberts terminaron su relación, hicieron un pacto para proteger a su hijo de las consecuencias de la ruptura. El resultado fue una reflexión poética acerca de lo que significa criar a un hijo juntos estando separados. En esta charla conmovedora y profundamente personal, Senghor y Roberts comparten su enfoque sobre cómo compartir la crianza de su hijo, de manera activa e igual, como una alianza que le hace frente a los problemas, y disfruta guiar a su hijo en el mundo con reflexión e intención.2020-04-1714 minTEDTalks Crianças e FamíliaComo viver a "coparentalidade" como aliados, não adversários | Ebony Roberts, Shaka SenghorQuando Shaka Senghor e Ebony Roberts terminaram o relacionamento, fizeram um pacto para proteger o filho de suas consequências. O que resultou foi uma meditação poética sobre o que significa criar um filho juntos, mas separados. Nesta palestra emocionante e profundamente pessoal, Senghor e Roberts compartilham sua abordagem de coparentalidade; uma parceria igual e ativa que se esquiva dos obstáculos e se diverte com as delícias de guiar seus filhos pelo mundo com cuidado e intenção.2020-04-1714 min
I'm Here for The FoodKing For a Day Ft. Datwon Thomas, Adell Henderson and Shaka SenghorHave you ever met someone who, after speaking to them, you’ve realized it was almost predestined for you to meet? That your lives have seemingly been running a parallel course for years up until that moment? Intersectionality is a common theme in all of our lives and on today’s episode, Melyssa walks down memory lane with the editors of King Magazine and discusses the cultural impact the magazine had on young black men and the world. Joining them is Shaka Senghor, who speaks from the perspective of a young man in prison during King’s heyday, and how fo...2020-04-141h 16Daily Matters: The changing face of the legal industryEpisode 11: Shaka Senghor, NYT Bestselling Author and President of Shaka Senghor Inc.In this episode of Daily Matters, Clio CEO Jack Newton is joined by NYT bestselling author and criminal justice reform advocate Shaka Senghor for a riveting discussion about lessons he’s learned about surviving isolation, the healing power of writing, the value of courage, mindfulness and self-awareness, and his efforts to protect prison populations through the COVID-19 crisis with the REFORM Alliance. Shaka Senghor is the President of Shaka Senghor, Inc. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, debuted on The New York Times and The Washington Post Best Sel...2020-04-0749 minI'm Here for The FoodWriting My Wrongs feat. Shaka SenghorHow does one go from being an honor roll student, living in a middle class household in Detroit to a 19 year old crack dealer/user, tried and convicted of 2nd degree murder and sentenced to 17-40 years? New York Times best selling author and prison reform activist Shaka Senghor can tell you, since this is his story. Join us as we take a break from discussing all things #coronavirus and discuss the real life story of life, death and redemption inside of an American Prison with the author of Writing My Wrongs. It’s an episode you DON’T want...2020-03-311h 53
The Jordan Harbinger Show305: Shaka Senghor | Writing My WrongsShaka Senghor (@ShakaSenghor) is a leading voice in criminal justice reform, the director of innovation and strategy at #Cut50, and the consulting producer for the OWN docuseries Released. He is also the author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison.
What We Discuss with Shaka Senghor:
How Shaka's childhood neighborhood in Detroit quickly went from idyllic to nightmarish when the crack epidemic struck in the '80s (and what he spent his money on when he became a dealer).
The assorted sources of trauma faced by kids who wind up in...2020-01-281h 14
Conversations with TylerShaka Senghor on Incarceration, Identity, and the Gift of LiteracyHow do you survive seven years in solitary confinement? The gift of literacy is what saved Shaka Senghor. Reading, journaling, academic study, and writing books was a way to structure and survive an inhumane, mentally toxic environment. And after 19 years in total behind bars, he was finally able to apply that gift and create employment for himself as a writer and organizational leader upon rejoining society. Shaka joined Tyler to discuss his book Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison, what it was like to return to society not knowing the difference between...2019-11-201h 00
StartEdUp PodcastShaka Senghor: Prisions, The Hustle, and SchoolShaka Senghor is the President of Shaka Senghor, Inc. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, debuted on The New York Times and The Washington Post Best Seller Lists.
Shaka is a former MIT Media Lab Director’s Fellow and a former Fellow in the inaugural class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Community Leadership Network. His 2014 TED Talk was featured in their “Year in Ideas” roundup and has over 1.5 million views.
Shaka is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2012 Black Male Engagement (BMe) Leadership Award, the 2015 Manchester University Innovator of the Year Awa...2019-10-3037 minStartEdUp PodcastShaka Senghor: Prisions, The Hustle, and SchoolShaka Senghor is the President of Shaka Senghor, Inc. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death and Redemption in an American Prison, debuted on The New York Times and The Washington Post Best Seller Lists.
Shaka is a former MIT Media Lab Director’s Fellow and a former Fellow in the inaugural class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Community Leadership Network. His 2014 TED Talk was featured in their “Year in Ideas” roundup and has over 1.5 million views.
Shaka is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2012 Black Male Engagement (BMe) Leadership Award, the 2015 Manchester University Innovator of the Year Awa...2019-10-3037 min
expediTIously with Tip "T.I." HarrisShaka Senghor's Redemption SongTip sits down for a powerful conversation with author and motivational speaker Shaka Senghor. He shares his story of redemption after spending 19 years in prison. Tip and Shaka talk about his prison experience and how writing transformed his life. Shaka shares how Oprah became a fan of his and talks about the importance of support systems for people who are incarcerated and they talk about what we can do to save future generations from the plight of mass incarceration. Shaka's uplifting story of redemption is one you don’t want to miss. This is ExpediTIously.
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On the Road with Legal Talk NetworkClio Cloud 2019: Shaka SenghorShaka Senghor shares insights from his time in prison and discusses his efforts for criminal justice reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-10-2323 min
Josh Adams PodcastJosh Meets Los Angeles - Part I: Big Homie ShakaEpisode Notes
The Josh Adams Podcast
Episode #52: Josh Adams Meets Los Angeles-
Part I: Big Homie Shaka
In the first part of a weeklong special presentation of the Josh Adams Podcast, Josh and Khary head off to the Sunshine State to kick it with some Detroit natives that have made their way out west, and get L.A. familiar with how he gets down! Listen as he catches up with poet, author, big homie and fellow Detroiter Shaka Senghor!
Josh Adams the comedian shares his takes, stories, and thoughts on the life weekly...2019-09-241h 29
Oprah's Super SoulShaka Senghor Session: Things I Learned in Prison You Can Apply to Your LifeIn a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, author, mentor and criminal justice activist Shaka Senghor uses his powerful story to share the surprising universal life lessons he learned in prison. At the age of 19, Shaka was sent to prison for second-degree murder. After being incarcerated for nearly two decades, he walked out a changed man in 2010. Shaka also describes the moment in prison when he realized that compassion was the key to his spiritual transformation.
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Oprah’s SuperSoul ConversationsShaka Senghor Session: Things I Learned in Prison You Can Apply to Your LifeIn a live appearance at UCLA’s Royce Hall, author, mentor and criminal justice activist Shaka Senghor uses his powerful story to share the surprising universal life lessons he learned in prison. At the age of 19, Shaka was sent to prison for second-degree murder. After being incarcerated for nearly two decades, he walked out a changed man in 2010. Shaka also describes the moment in prison when he realized that compassion was the key to his spiritual transformation.2019-07-0325 min
a16z Podcasta16z Podcast: The Power of Restorative Justicewith Van Jones (@VanJones68), Shaka Senghor (@ShakaSeghnor), and Chris Lyons (@clyons)
True redemption can be hard to come by in our justice system today. And yet, we need it more than ever before. In this episode (based on an event hosted by Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund), CNN news commentator and author Van Jones and Shaka Senghor, author of the New York Times bestseller Writing my Wrongs and director's fellow of the MIT Media Lab, discuss the U.S. prison system; the human potential for redemption; and how we begin to go about normalizing restorative justice in o...2019-06-0336 min
Hollywood Breakthrough Show with Danielle Tillis : TV & Film | Comedy | Podcast For Entertainment Careers In TV & FilmHBS 034 Interview with Peabody Award-Winning filmmaker Garland McLaurin - Pops a documentary web series.PRODUCER/DIRECTOR- Garland McLaurin. Garland McLaurin is a Peabody-Award winning filmmaker; his love for storytelling comes from its power to artistically explore the complex and conflicting social and psychological layers of people and society. His web series POPS explores fatherhood for African American men and was funded by ITVS Digital and National Black Programming Consortium. He co-directed/produced the Peabody-winning documentary series, 180 Days a Year Inside an American High School and Hartsville that aired on PBS. He served as co-cinematographer on Wes Moore’s Coming Back documentary series, highlighting veterans, and for award-winning documentary filmmaker Yoruba Richen's Th...2017-11-1334 min
Oprah's Super SoulShaka Senghor: Prison Taught Him the Power of Love, Forgiveness and RedemptionOprah calls this interview one of the most powerful in her career. Author, mentor and criminal justice activist Shaka Senghor turned his life around after spending 19 years in prison and solitary confinement for committing second-degree murder. During his incarceration, an unexpected act of forgiveness led to his spiritual redemption. Shaka discusses the challenges of fixing the soul of a broken prison system that doesn’t focus on rehabilitation and reintegration.
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Oprah’s SuperSoul ConversationsShaka Senghor: Prison Taught Him the Power of Love, Forgiveness and RedemptionOprah calls this interview one of the most powerful in her career. Author, mentor and criminal justice activist Shaka Senghor turned his life around after spending 19 years in prison and solitary confinement for committing second-degree murder. During his incarceration, an unexpected act of forgiveness led to his spiritual redemption. Shaka discusses the challenges of fixing the soul of a broken prison system that doesn’t focus on rehabilitation and reintegration.2017-10-1134 min
Body Wisdom With Dr. Michele#48 Shaka Senghor on Hope, Forgiveness, Meditation, and Stories of Redemption with Shaka SenghorShaka Senghor is a leading voice in criminal justice reform, a Senior Fellow with The Dream Corps, and President/Creative Director of Mind Blown Media. His memoir, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison, was released in March 2016 and debuted on The New York Times Bestseller List as well as The Washington Post Best Seller List. An unforgettable tale of forgiveness and second chances, Writing My Wrongs reminds us that our worst deeds don't define who we are or what we can contribute to the world. Shaka’s story has inspired thousands and se...2017-08-0200 min
The Rich Roll PodcastShaka Senghor On Righting Wrongs & Why Your Worst Deeds Don’t Define YouImagine yourself growing up around the wrong people. Because it's easy, you fall into the wrong crowd. Blink, and you’re in. Deep. A victim of impossible circumstances, it’s not long before you're in the wrong place at the wrong time. In the reflexive moment — impulsively and without thought – you do the wrong thing. A thing so terrible, it forever alters the trajectory of your life. A thing so unimaginably horrible, you dedicate the rest of your life in service to atonement.This is the story of Shaka Senghor. At the age of 19, Shaka shot and killed a ma...2017-07-031h 44
Author Interviews - AfterBuzz BooksShaka Senghor | Writing My Wrongs | Author InterviewShaka Senghor discusses Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison with Paula Bryant Ellis.
Shaka Senghor was raised in a middle class neighborhood on Detroit’s east side during the height of the 1980s crack epidemic. An honor roll student and a natural leader, he dreamed of becoming a doctor—but at age 11, his parents' marriage began to unravel, and the beatings from his mother worsened, sending him on a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age...2017-02-081h 01
Joi ItoConversation with ShakaTalking to Shaka Senghor, author of Writing My Wrongs about incarceration, forgiveness, Detroit, writing, the Media Lab and his journey.2016-12-2447 min
Joi's Conversations Podcast26 : Conversation with Shaka SenghorTalking to Shaka Senghor, author of Writing My Wrongs about incarceration, forgiveness, Detroit, writing, the Media Lab and his journey. [EP-EN-26]2016-12-2447 min
InfoTrakBeing Prepared if Terror Strikes-Writing My WrongsShaka Senghor is author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today, he lectures at many universities and is a leading voice on criminal justice reform. He shared his inspirational story: growing up with an abusive parent, which started a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age of 19, fuming with anger and despair. He explained what caused him to turn his life around, now mentoring youth at r...2016-04-2200 minInfoTrakBeing Prepared if Terror Strikes-Writing My WrongsShaka Senghor is author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today, he lectures at many universities and is a leading voice on criminal justice reform. He shared his inspirational story: growing up with an abusive parent, which started a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age of 19, fuming with anger and despair. He explained what caused him to turn his life around, now mentoring youth at r...2016-04-2200 minInfoTrakBeing Prepared if Terror Strikes-Writing My WrongsShaka Senghor is author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today, he lectures at many universities and is a leading voice on criminal justice reform. He shared his inspirational story: growing up with an abusive parent, which started a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age of 19, fuming with anger and despair. He explained what caused him to turn his life around, now mentoring youth at r...2016-04-2200 minInfoTrakBeing Prepared if Terror Strikes-Writing My WrongsShaka Senghor is author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today, he lectures at many universities and is a leading voice on criminal justice reform. He shared his inspirational story: growing up with an abusive parent, which started a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age of 19, fuming with anger and despair. He explained what caused him to turn his life around, now mentoring youth at r...2016-04-2200 minInfoTrakBeing Prepared if Terror Strikes-Writing My WrongsShaka Senghor is author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today, he lectures at many universities and is a leading voice on criminal justice reform. He shared his inspirational story: growing up with an abusive parent, which started a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age of 19, fuming with anger and despair. He explained what caused him to turn his life around, now mentoring youth at r...2016-04-2200 minInfoTrakBeing Prepared if Terror Strikes-Writing My WrongsShaka Senghor is author of Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison. In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today, he lectures at many universities and is a leading voice on criminal justice reform. He shared his inspirational story: growing up with an abusive parent, which started a downward spiral that saw him run away from home, turn to drug dealing to survive, and end up in prison for murder at the age of 19, fuming with anger and despair. He explained what caused him to turn his life around, now mentoring youth at r...2016-04-2200 mina16z Podcasta16z Podcast: Your Worst Deeds Don’t Define You -- Life and Redemption in PrisonMen and women who have spent decades in prison are being released into an iPhone-enabled world that they hardly recognize. Shaka Senghor is one of those people, imprisoned at age 19 for second-degree murder and released almost two decades later in 2010. “It was like Fred Flintstone walking into an episode of the Jetsons,” he tells Ben Horowitz in a conversation about his book, Writing My Wrongs: Life, Death, and Redemption in an American Prison.
Today, Senghor is an activist, advocate, and mentor for young men and women who find themselves on the same troubled path he took. This epis...2016-03-1155 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowCenter For American Progress Takes Over The Show...for a 3rd Time!Michele L. Jawando guest hosts the show today, and is an absolute trooper as she fights through a bad cold to be with us! She is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress. Previously, she served as general counsel and senior advisor to Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), where she was responsible for a wide-ranging portfolio of policy issues pertaining to the federal judiciary and nominations; voting rights; women and labor issues; LGBT issues; education; telecommunications; technology; and ethics.Here are the guests Michele interviewed along with the topics they discussed. (There were also callers dispersed throughout...2016-03-091h 58
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Title: Writing My Wrongs
Subtitle: Life, Death, and One Man's Story of Redemption in an American Prison
Author: Shaka Senghor
Narrator: Shaka Senghor
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-08-16
Publisher: Random House Audio
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In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today he is a lecturer at universities, a leading voice on criminal justice reform, and an inspiration to thousands.
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Author: Shaka Senghor
Narrator: Shaka Senghor
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Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-08-16
Publisher: Random House Audio
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Personal Memoirs
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In 1991, Shaka Senghor was sent to prison for second-degree murder. Today he is a lecturer at universities, a leading voice on criminal justice reform, and an inspiration to thousands.
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Shaka Senghor was raised in a middle-class neighborhood on Detroit's east side during the height of...2016-03-086h 39