Top Speakers on Civil Discourse
In today’s increasingly polarized world, fostering meaningful dialogue has become more important than ever. Civil discourse—respectful, thoughtful conversation on important topics—is a skill that allows people to navigate differing opinions while seeking common ground. As campuses across the nation grapple with diverse perspectives and complex social issues, many are turning to programs that explore civil discourse as a way to build inclusive, respectful communities. CAMPUSPEAK recognizes the growing demand for these conversations and is proud to offer speakers who specialize in this crucial topic.
Here are four dynamic presenters who can inspire your campus with engaging and transformative discussions on civil discourse.
Dr. Walter Kimbrough helps students to understand complex cultural issues using history as a guide. He provides space for difficult conversations so that students can live more authentically in their community. His program I Respectfully Disagree: When Debate Dies Who Loses, explores freedom of speech and how to manage differences on campus.
Eboné Bell The future of belonging includes transformation, connection, acceptance, and real change. Eboné Bell doesn’t want to just create change, she believes in creating intentional change. She encourages students to discover and explore how they show up in the world. Her program, Empowering Allyship equips participants with strategies to navigate challenging conversations effectively. Eboné will demonstrate how the skills and practical tools needed to become a better ally are parallel to those required for respectfully engaging in civil discourse and helping others understand different points of view.
Linnita Hosten is an award-winning student success strategist who empowers students to identify and go after their DREAM career. She empowers leaders to boldly use their voice and their hearts while leading. Her program Hearty & Human: Having Hard Conversations Softly breaks down how to have professional hard conversations softly so that you and the recipient of the conversation both feel heard and understood.
Dr. Stacey Pearson-Wharton believes that, with a dose of hope and healing, our world can become a better place for all. She offers a compassionate approach and expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging education. Her program Can’t We All Get Along gives participants the tools they need to have authentic, healthy conversations about the “scary stuff” like racism, homophobia, sexism, religion and politics. This program helps campuses and individuals by teaching tools to approach difficult topics, listen without being defensive, and manage fears of saying, or doing the wrong thing.