How to Cancel ‘Cancel Culture’ and Revive Dialogue New York Times bestselling author and recipient of Oprah’s award for boldness, Irshad Manji believes that America’s founding genius is diversity of thought. Yet in today’s United States, we’re being bulldozed by the impulse to shame and ‘cancel’ each other for having divergent opinions.

How do we turn the tide on tribalism? Manji says it isn’t by emphasizing our cultural and racial differences; it’s by moving past our labels for one another and practicing “honest diversity” – which recognizes that all of us (even straight white guys!) are multi-faceted and worthy of being heard, not herded.

In this passionate and interactive speech, Manji will share the key to progress in our organizations as well as our nation: overcoming the tendency to label those who disagree with us. Having experienced censorship and prejudice in her own life, Manji brings her experiences as a refugee fleeing civil war in Africa, a Muslim immigrant to the U.S., and a prize-winning professor of leadership.

Get ready for a stimulating conversation about finding common ground even while standing one’s ground. Together with Irshad Manji, your organization will chart a path to practicing true inclusion.

Moral Courage for Messy Times With Americans reeling from a botched response to the pandemic, deepening cynicism about economic opportunity, heartbreak over continued racial injustice, and amplified noise from media left and right, it’s time to voice what we’re all thinking: Does this country have a hope?

Yes, says Irshad Manji, as long as we the people develop moral courage. Robert F. Kennedy defined moral courage as being more important than “bravery in battle or even great intelligence.” It is, he added, “the one essential, vital quality” for changing a stubborn world. And with expert guidance, more of us can build our moral courage muscles.

As founder of the ground-breaking Moral Courage College, Irshad Manji provides that guidance. She inspires each of us to take a stand for what we believe as well as to engage those who believe the opposite. Backed by scientific research and driven by the need for solutions, Manji offers this game-changing insight: Only by turning disagreement into engagement will any of us cut through the noise and be heard.

Her tips, techniques, and tactics can be applied immediately – with results that are sure to surprise the skeptics. She doesn’t talk about what’s possible. She shows it.

Whether addressing employees, congregations, educators, students, or everyday citizens, Irshad Manji is the Moral Courage Mentor summoned by our messy times.

Read about national nonprofit Let Grow‘s launch of new moral courage ED as no-shaming alternative to anti-racism programs.

Irshad makes Bill Maher speechless on his HBO show

People covers Irshad on the hot topic of giving and taking offense

Heterodox Academy, a national network of scholars, publishes Irshad on why white fragility is a toxic idea — and what a better idea is

In The New York Daily News, Irshad explains how anti-racism activists can gain moral authority

For NBC’s “Think” series, Irshad explains the difference between honest and dishonest diversity

The Toronto Star reviews Don’t Label Me, Irshad’s latest book

The Progressive magazine excerpts Irshad’s book, Don’t Label Me

On CNN, Christiane Amanpour asks Irshad about “Blackface”

NPR’s On Point invites listeners to challenge Irshad

Newsweek features Irshad alongside Barack Obama and Stacy Abrams on “How to Make America Great — Finally”

Also in Newsweek, Irshad addresses how to heal the partisan divides in America

BBC World Service interviews Irshad about living with integrity

On the Hidden Forces podcast, Irshad addresses how our brains manipulate human beings into labeling each other

MSNBC’s Morning Joe introduces America to Irshad’s dog

In this 3-minute video produced by TIME, Irshad makes the case for why young people should resist being so easily offended

“Our campus is still buzzing about Irshad’s visit. This is the university experience at its best.”

“Irshad Manji presents diversity in a refreshing way, and the excellent results are proof. Our HR managers felt heard, engaged, and understood by Irshad, even as she taught them how to hear, engage, and understand employees throughout the corporation. She role-models what she teaches, showing (and not just telling) how the Moral Courage Method can be integrated into our workplace culture. The approach is simple yet deeply powerful.”

“Irshad got us out of our comfort zone to understand how we can harness all that we are for a life of higher performance and deeper meaning. Her message of moral courage is a game-changer for anyone who desires both success and significance.”

“I can think of no more important role model for our students than a woman who has dedicated herself to the promotion of freedom, dignity, and human rights for every person.”

“Irshad’s message clearly captivated and resonated with our students. Their standing ovation said it all.”

“Irshad is my go-to guide on personal integrity. I moved from Vancouver to New York just to take her class at NYU. That was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”

“In our 22 years of planning lectures, rarely have we seen such a captivating speaker.”

“Irshad inspires each of us to be our unique selves. She epitomizes authenticity. She had our audience of 750 diversity leaders rising to their feet with her humor!”

“Anyone can talk about leadership but Irshad does it. She has inspired us to launch a Moral Courage Task Force that is student-led and solutions-oriented.”