Linda Sarsour is a force on any stage. A Palestinian Muslim American from Brooklyn whose voice carries decades of movement work, moral clarity, and an unshakable belief that ordinary people can change the world. Ambitious and outspoken, she shatters stereotypes while treasuring her heritage, and she has never once apologized for either.
One of the most electrifying speakers in the country today, Linda moves audiences from inspiration to action, weaving personal story, political analysis, and fierce conviction into talks that people don't forget. She is an award-winning racial justice and civil rights activist, a seasoned community organizer, a bestselling author, and a mother of three who has spent two decades building power at the intersections of race, faith, gender, and justice.
She co-chaired the historic 2017 Women's March, one of the largest single-day protests in U.S. history, and is co-founder of Until Freedom and MPower Change. She spent over a decade as Executive Director of the Arab American Association of New York. Her memoir, We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders, published by Simon & Schuster, traces her journey from Brooklyn to the front lines of national movements.
Named to Time's 100 Most Influential People, Fortune's 50 Greatest Leaders, and honored by President Obama as a Champion of Change, Linda brings every room she enters to its feet and sends people out ready to act.
We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders: Turning Conviction Into Collective Power
Experience Linda Sarsour at her most electric—blending story, strategy, and sharp insight to deliver a keynote that rouses people to act. Through lessons from two decades on the front lines of national movements, she calls on audiences to speak up, stand firm, and commit to building a world grounded in dignity. Whether you're a student, community leader, or institutional changemaker, this session offers the clarity and courage needed to move from awareness to impact.
Leading Across Lines: Courage, Connection, and Building the Future Together
What does it mean to lead in a divided world and do it without losing your values? Linda offers real-world lessons on how to build coalitions across race, religion, class, and political difference. Drawing from her work with grassroots campaigns and national coalitions, she shares practical insights on trust, deep listening, and the power of principled collaboration.
We Are All We Got: Centering Women of Color in Leadership and Public Life
This powerful and personal session is an invitation to lead unapologetically. Reflecting on her experience as a nationally visible woman of color in public life, Linda offers stories and strategies for navigating visibility, holding space for others, and rising with purpose. Ideal for student leaders, affinity groups, and anyone working to create more inclusive pathways to leadership.
Civic Power Starts Here: Everyday Leadership for a Healthier Democracy
Civic engagement isn’t just about elections,it’s about how we show up for one another, every day. In this session, Linda reframes civic responsibility as collective care, emphasizing the role of everyday people in shaping policies, communities, and the future. She shares practical ways to build power locally and nationally, and how to keep momentum even when systems feel broken.
