On Saturday, September 13, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, the Guild Theater in Sacramento’s historic Oak Park neighborhood (2828 35th Street, Sacramento, CA 95817) will host an unforgettable fireside chat with Shaka Senghor, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker.

Shaka’s newest release, How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life’s Hidden Prisons (Simon & Schuster, 2025), offers readers practical tools to embrace joy, reclaim their narratives, and achieve their boldest dreams. In this intimate discussion, he will share his extraordinary journey—from incarceration to becoming a globally recognized thought leader—while offering actionable strategies for overcoming adversity, practicing mindfulness, and unlocking personal freedom.

Following the conversation, attendees will have the chance to meet Shaka in person during a special photo opportunity. Books will be available for purchase on-site.

About Shaka Senghor
Shaka Senghor is a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and inspirational speaker whose work has touched audiences around the globe. He is the author of Writing My Wrongs, Letters to the Sons of Society, and How to Be Free: A Proven Guide to Escaping Life’s Hidden Prisons. Named to Oprah Winfrey’s inaugural SuperSoul 100 list as a “Soul Igniter,” Shaka is a leading voice on transformation, resilience, and the power of personal narrative. Through his books, speaking engagements, and coaching, he shares the tools and practices that fueled his own remarkable journey from incarceration to becoming a sought-after thought leader—proving that reinvention is possible for everyone.

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Tickets are available now for the Sac BlackLit Book Fest event featuring Shaka Senghor.

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