Chris Singleton

Unity in Our Communities (LOVE > hate)

This is Chris’ most requested keynote where he shares his expertise on how colleagues, colleges, educators and communities in general can be united. Although some talks of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging seem to bring about divisiveness, Chris shares very important truths in a non-pugnacious way. He will explain the differences between listening to argue your point vs listening to understand perspectives.

His heart warming story of how love conquers hate will leave the audience inspired to be the change that they wish to see in the world. Whether they agree with their counterparts or not, the audience will surely be equipped with a different perspective on privilege, racism and key takeaways they can use in their everyday life to be more empathetic.

Overcoming the unthinkable adversity

It’s no secret that we all go through adversity. In this keynote speech Chris shares his keys to: Survive, Pivot, Adapt and Thrive (S.P.A.T) through all of life’s obstacles. Chris knows first hand how to overcome the unthinkable with a mindset of resilience and understanding that we may not be able to choose what happens to us, but we can always control our responses. Chris’ response in the aftermath of his mother being murdered while he was in college led him to be drafted by the Chicago Cubs and now being one of the most booked professional speakers under the age of 30.

Faith and forgiveness

After the horrible racially motivated mass murders in Charleston, South Carolina many know that some members of Mother Emanuel AME Church forgave the killer for his hanis act. Chris Singleton was the first person to forgive the killer uttering the words, “Love is Stronger Than Hate”. Following his words thousands came together to wrap their arms around one another and grieve in unity.

Chris was raised in the church and shares his testimony of how faith and forgiveness led him into a relationship with God and how even in the midst of his darkest moments, his faith reassured him that the storm would eventually pass. As a board member for the Charleston Fellowship of Christian Athletes, he shares his faith on Sunday mornings to churches, christian schools and universities around 20 times a year.