From Prison to Purpose: A Conversation with Shaka Senghor
Date:October 6, 2026
Time:7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost:Free for Museum Members or with Museum Admission
Shaka Senghor grew up in an abusive home at the height of the crack epidemic in Detroit. His downward spiral saw him run away from home, deal drugs, and ultimately commit a murder. In prison for 19 years, Senghor underwent a journey of study and self-examination that gave him the tools to confront the demons of his past. After his release, Senghor became an activist, mentor, and best-selling author who advises business executives, elite athletes, and audiences around the world. Through his powerful story of redemption, Senghor will inspire audiences with actionable strategies for overcoming obstacles, embracing personal growth, and turning setbacks into opportunities for transformation.
Speaker
Shaka Senghor, author
Learn to embrace joy, achieve success, and unlock your full potential with a proven framework from New York Times bestselling author and resilience expert Shaka Senghor, who went from solitary confinement to the C-suite, proving that if he can transform his life, so can you. Do you ever feel held back by self-doubt, trapped by past narratives, or paralyzed by fear of failure? These feelings are what Shaka calls Hidden Prisons—and they affect everyone, from CEOs and professional athletes to students to parents. But here's the breakthrough: these prisons have doors. How to Be Free is a roadmap for breaking free from whatever’s holding you back. Drawing from profound lessons he learned during his 19 years in prison—including 7 in solitary—Shaka reveals the mindset and practices that transformed his own life, and that can help anyone build their own foundation of freedom. Through simple daily practices like journaling, meditation, mindfulness, and creative expression, he shows you how to turn your vision into action and step into your full potential—from deepening your relationships to achieving the career success you've always wanted.
