ING’s Islamic Speakers Bureau offers engaging presentations that foster understanding of Muslim Americans, Islam, and the diversity of Muslim experiences. Topics include Getting to Know Muslim Americans and Their Faith, A History of Muslims in America, Muslim Contributions to Civilization, Muslim Women Beyond the Stereotypes, Islamophobia and Its Impact, Ramadan and Fasting, as well as customized presentations and diversity and inclusion training for schools, colleges and universities, businesses, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community and civic groups.
ING provides educational presentations and panel discussions that complement curriculum and content standards for middle and high schools (grades 7–12), colleges and universities, and adult education programs. Our programs also serve community-based organizations, including churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship, as well as civic organizations such as city governments, Rotary clubs, and other community groups.
Speakers Bureaus
Interfaith Panels: Muslims, Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Hindus, and Their Religious Perspectives
ING’s Interfaith Speakers Bureau convenes interfaith panels that explore the role of religion in contemporary society and promote understanding and respectful dialogue across faith traditions. Topics include Living the Faith, Shared Values Among Faiths, Religion and Pluralism, Religion and Extremism, The Abrahamic Faiths, Women and Religion, Peacemaking in Religion, Religion and Environmental Concerns, Religious Holidays, Separation of Church and State, Muslim–Jewish Relations in the United States, as well as customized panels and diversity and inclusion training for schools, colleges and universities, businesses, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community and civic groups.
Intercultural Panels: Blacks, Asians, Latine, Indigenous Peoples, Arabs, and Jews on Combating Bigotry
ING’s Intercultural Speakers Bureau brings together speakers from Black, Asian, Latine, Indigenous, Arab, and Jewish communities to address racism, prejudice, and discrimination through dialogue, education, and shared lived experiences. Topics include Countering Bullying with Knowledge, Civility, and Respect, Countering Bigotry and Racism Through Calls to Action, Building Cross-Cultural Understanding, and other customized presentations and diversity and inclusion training for schools, colleges and universities, businesses, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community and civic groups.
Pluralism Panels: Civic Leaders on Democracy, Constitutional Principles, and American Pluralism
ING’s Civic Pluralism Speakers Bureau features civic leaders, educators, attorneys, public servants, and community leaders who explore the principles and practices that sustain a diverse constitutional democracy. Topics include American Pluralism in Practice, Bridging the Divide, Understanding our Neighbors, From Outrage to Outcomes, Pluralism is not Neutrality, Restoring the Civic Fabric, and other customized presentations and panels for schools, colleges and universities, businesses, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and community and civic groups.
