Recognizing and Responding to Islamophobia and Antisemitism: Combatting Islamophobia

This is the first talk in a two-part series on antisemitism and Islamophobia. Visit the companion talk, "Confronting Antisemitism," here.

The post-9/11 era in the U.S. has exposed a significant degree of prejudice and bigotry towards Muslim people. More recently, broad vilification of Muslims has served political agendas resulting in calls for bans, registries, and other civil liberty threats to Muslims in America. This program seeks to help participants interested in learning more about Islam and Islamoph bia and receiving needed context to bridge divides.

Dr. Amer F. Ahmed is an organizational strategist who helps institutions and leaders address diversity and inclusion, equity, race, and intercultural development through consulting, coaching, group facilitation, and keynote speeches.

Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmed has worked with large organizations, higher education institutions, nonprofit agencies, schools, and community groups to create understanding and change among key constituents and institutional leaders. He currently serves as Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence and Senior Diversity Officer at University of Vermont. 

About the Presidential Initiative on Constructive Dialogue

President Strom C. Thacker established the Presidential Initiative on Constructive Dialogue to contribute to the development of an inclusive campus culture where conversations about challenging issues can promote learning and understanding.

For more information, visit the Constructive Dialogue Initiative website.