Linda Sarsour

Linda Sarsour emerges as a speaker with a potent blend of activism and eloquence, a voice that resonates with clarity and purpose. She harnesses her profound experiences as a racial justice and civil rights activist to craft narratives that engage and inspire. Born in Brooklyn, New York, her Palestinian-Muslim-American heritage furnishes her with a unique vantage point, one that empowers her to speak with authority on the complexities of identity and the importance of community organising. As a co-founder of the pioneering Muslim online organising platform, Mpower Change, and co-founder of Until Freedom, her speeches are enriched with the lessons drawn from leading at the forefront of social change.

Linda’s reputation as a keynote speaker is amplified by her track record of leadership in significant protest movements, notably as a national co-chair of the largest single-day protest in US history, the Women's March on Washington. Her recognition as one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the world and features in Fortune’s 50 Greatest Leaders and Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People testify to her impact. With such honours under her belt, she brings to the podium not just words, but the weight of action and tangible progress. Her addresses are not mere calls to thought, but to action, resonating with the urgency and wisdom of someone who has walked the talk.

The breadth of Linda’s work and the accolades she has received, like the Daughter of Greatness Award from the Muhammad Ali Center, reinforce her credibility as a speaker. Serving as a Senior Fellow at Auburn Seminary and on the Solidarity Council on Racial Equity at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, she speaks with the backing of institutions that aim to foster leadership in a troubled world. Her speaking style is characterised by its impassioned, persuasive cadence, informed by her deep commitment to intersectional organising work and movement building. This allows her to connect deeply with her audience, weaving personal anecdotes with broader societal narratives.

Moreover, Linda’s prowess as a speaker is complemented by her authorship. Her books, 'We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders: A Memoir of Love & Resistance' and the young reader edition 'We’re In This Together', provide a script for her spoken word. They encapsulate her journey, beliefs, and the mobilising power of collective action. As she stands before an audience, Linda Sarsour does not merely present a talk; she delivers an experience, a synthesis of life lived in the trenches of advocacy and a roadmap for collective empowerment. She leaves her listeners not just moved or motivated, but armed with the knowledge and the resolve to participate in the dance of democracy and social justice.