
Meet Matthew King
Matthew King believes that everyone has the power to impact our communities by understanding their personal journey and embracing their full potential. Through storytelling, poetry, and meaningful engagement, Matthew inspires individuals to become leaders who drive positive change in their communities.
Topics
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Identity
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Leadership
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First Generation College Students
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Community
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Inspiration
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Personal Growth
Keynote
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Chapters: Embracing Our Stories to Create Change
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African American Essence: Poetry, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us
Workshop
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DiversaTEAM: Building Community Through Dialogue
Matthew King:
Speaker,
Leader,
& Storyteller
Matthew King is a dynamic public speaker, poet, community leader, and advocate for empowerment. Through his keynote presentations and workshops on identity, leadership, belonging, resilience, and community impact, he inspires audiences to embrace their stories, lead with purpose, and transform their experiences into catalysts for change. An award-winning speaker featured at events such as the 2025 SAAB National Summit, Matthew has engaged audiences at high schools, community colleges, universities, leadership summits, and organizations including the NAACP Springfield Chapter. Through powerful storytelling, spoken word poetry, and meaningful dialogue, he challenges individuals to harness their voices and take action to create lasting impact.
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Beyond the stage, Matthew is deeply committed to community transformation. As the Founder and Director of the Everybody Eats Scholarship, he has raised over $20,800 for students at Mt. Clemens High School, helping ensure financial barriers do not limit educational opportunities. Recognizing the need for mentorship and positive spaces for young Black adults, he also launched Mount Clemens Hoops, an initiative fostering leadership, unity, and personal growth through basketball.
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Whether through speaking engagements, mentorship, or grassroots initiatives, Matthew remains steadfast in his mission to uplift others, proving that every individual has the power to shape their future, strengthen their communities, and inspire meaningful change.

We all have the power to impact our communities by understanding our personal journeys and embracing our full potential.
Matthew King: Make an Impact
Keynote
Chapters: Embracing Our Stories to Create Change
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In his powerful keynote, Chapters, Matthew King takes audiences on a compelling journey through the power of storytelling, poetry, and personal experiences. As a first-generation college student, Matthew navigated the challenges of systemic barriers and personal hardships, using these experiences to fuel his growth, resilience, and leadership.
Workshop
DiversaTEAM: Building Community Through Dialogue
In this dynamic and highly engaging workshop, community leader and social impact advocate, Matthew King, guides participants through the power of dialogue to explore identity, empathy, and the foundations of a supportive community. Drawing from his experiences as a first-generation college graduate and advocate for social change, Matthew creates a welcoming and energizing space for real conversations and collaborative reflection. Participants are invited to listen, share, and meaningfully engage with one another across lines of difference.
Keynote
African American Essence:
Poetry, Identity, and the Stories That Shape Us
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Through a powerful blend of spoken word poetry, storytelling, history, and personal reflection, Matthew King invites audiences on a moving journey through the experiences, traditions, and connections that have shaped his understanding of what it means to be African American, inspiring participants to reflect on their own identities, celebrate their stories, and recognize the power of belonging, resilience, and shared humanity.

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Fundraised a total of $20,800
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Awarded $19,000 to Mt. Clemens High School Students
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Awarded $500 to Hazel Park High School Students
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Granted a total of 40 high school student’s financial support
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24+ Mt. Clemens winners being first generation college students
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122+ donors from around the world, 27 second time donors, 6 third time donors, 13 fourth time donors, and 4 organization donors








