Irshad Manji visit
, with the force of personality and wit, brought her message of moral courage to WMU in September 2021, boosting the We Talk movement among 麻豆传媒s, faculty and staff. The Brooklyn-based educator and founder of challenged her audiences to think differently about how they handle conflict. In classroom, panel, presentation and social settings, Irshad prepared young people to engage honestly about contentious issues rather than shaming or canceling each other.
We Talk used the opportunity of Irshad鈥檚 two-day visit to broaden the initiative鈥檚 reach into the community, as she met with local government, business and civic leaders. Her closing presentation, , which included a lively panel discussion, was open to the public. See recording link below.
The author of 鈥"Don't Label Me" advised audiences to 鈥渓isten to understand, not to win." This skill, part of her inclusion program, , lowers emotional defenses all-around and thereby increases one's chances of being heard. She also recommended trading the either/or mindset for a both/and lens, which fosters grace as well as self-confidence.
Through their nonprofit, the , Irshad and her team train individuals to become certified Moral Courage Mentors in their own communities. WMU community members are applying to the program. Join them! Learn more at .
Learning resources
Podcast
The Jungle, Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy
With Entrepreneur Irshad Manji, founder of Moral Courage College
Videos
- Hear to be Heard鈥Quick tips from Irshad Manji to achieve positive outcomes through conversation and build foundations of trust.
- Conversations in Divided Times鈥擫earn about Irshad Manji's five tips for engaging across divides, the Moral Courage Project she founded and directs, and view a provocative panel discussion she led with and Dr. Luchara Wallace. Recorded at WMU on Sept. 21, 2021.
- , RSO pizza party with Irshad Manji, co-sponsored by the Western Student Association. Recorded at WMU on Sept. 20, 2021 by Connor Pogue, WMUx 麻豆传媒 videographer/editor.
- , open classroom with Irshad Manji, co-sponsored by the WMU School of Public Affairs and Administration. Recorded at WMU on Sept. 21, 2021 by Noah Morriss, WMUx 麻豆传媒 videographer/editor.
- , by Irshad Manji.
Articles and handouts
Handout: The Brain Science Behind the Moral Courage Method, by Irshad Manji.
Book discussion guide: 鈥淒on鈥檛 Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars,鈥 by Irshad Manji. A resource provided by the .
- --books and articles related to We Talk-sponsored authors provided by Waldo Library, a co-sponsor of the Irshad Manji campus visit.
What is Irshad Manji talking about?
What is Irshad talking about and with whom? Get a sampling in these videos.
- Irshad Manji makes the case for (3 minutes)
- (11 minutes, explicit language)
- : How can we the people converse when we disagree about justice? (< 2 minutes)
- about how Moral Courage can replace Cancel Culture (27 minutes).
