Dalia Mogahed
Muslim Community Researcher | Advisor & Consultant
About
Dalia Mogahed is a leading researcher and pollster studying Muslim communities worldwide. As the former Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies, she has advised US presidents and global leaders on issues of religion, geopolitics, and social justice.
Mogahed's influential TED talks and bestselling books challenge stereotypes and provide data-driven insights into Islamic faith and culture. Her keynotes empower audiences to engage with Muslim experiences through a nuanced, evidence-based lens.
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What it's like to be Muslim in America
When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, what do you see: A woman of faith? A scholar, a mom, a sister? Or an oppressed, brainwashed, potential terrorist? In this personal, powerful talk, Mogahed asks us, in this polarizing time, to fight negative perceptions of her faith in the media -- and to choose empathy over prejudice.
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