Charleston, S.C. – Chris Singleton, the son of Rev. Sharonda Coleman Singleton, who was tragically killed in the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting on June 17, 2015, reflects on how he has grown in the years following the devastating tragedy. Ten years later, Singleton is not only a motivational speaker but also a children’s author, and he continues to honor his mother’s memory through his message of love, forgiveness, and unity.
A Personal Loss That Led to a Legacy of Love
On that fateful night, Chris Singleton was a college freshman at Charleston Southern University, playing baseball when he received a call from his mother, Rev. Sharonda Coleman Singleton, during her Bible study session at Mother Emanuel AME Church. He was looking for something his younger brother needed, and she took a moment away from the study to answer his call. It was the last time he would ever hear her voice…