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Eric Liu
CEO, Citizen University & Civic Evangelist
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“Democracy works only when enough of us believe democracy works,” says Eric Liu. How do we rekindle that belief? How do we, as individuals, organizations, communities, corporations — even professions — reinvigorate the meaning and spirit of citizenship in America? These are the questions civic evangelist Eric Liu explores in his compelling, acclaimed talks – talks that celebrate our shared values and challenge Americans to live up to them. Liu is one of the country’s most sought-after speakers on citizen power, civic health, the future of democracy, and American identity. His inspirational 2019 main stage TED Talk, based on his work at Citizen University, received a standing ovation and more than topped one million views in less than a month. His two previous TED Talks, on power and on voting, have been viewed three million times. Recently, Liu has been elected to membership in the American Academy of the Arts and selected to be a 2020 Ashoka Fellow. In both cases he was recognized by colleagues and was championed by friends.
Liu, son of Chinese immigrants and former White House speechwriter, is the CEO of Citizen University, a nonprofit working to foster a culture of powerful, responsible citizenship. He also directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program and is a correspondent at TheAtlantic.com. His eight books include You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen, and the national best-sellers The Gardens of Democracy and True Patriot. His first book, The Accidental Asian, Notes of a Native Speaker was a New York Times Notable Book featured in the PBS documentary, “Matters of Race.” Liu’s latest book is Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility and Democracy, which grows out of the Civic Saturday phenomenon that Liu and his team pioneered and has now spread nationwide. Liu served as a White House speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and later as the President’s deputy domestic policy adviser. He has also served as a board member of the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Washington State Board of Education and the Seattle Public Library, and is co-founder of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility. He is a graduate of Yale College and Harvard Law School.
Reviewed as “phenomenal,” “amazing,” “motivating,” “moving” and “empowering” by audiences ranging from university leaders and K-12 educators to innovators in corporate citizenship, health care, and architecture, Liu’s talks are unforgettable experiences. With passion, magnetism, a grounding in history, and a sense of humor, Liu touches people from all walks of life and across the political spectrum. He ignites and unites. And he leaves his audiences, inspired to take action, with a renewed spirit of common purpose and a deeper sense of civic responsibility.
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Topics
Topics
Become America: How to Revive Our Belief in Democracy
Racial Discrimination Against Asian Americans: It Needs to Stop
Who Is Us? The New Omnicultural American Identity
Citizen Power: You’re More Powerful than You Think
Corporate Citizenship: The Secret to Reinvigorating Culture and Employee Engagement
Civic Health: The Health of Our Communities Depends on It
Making the Case for Civics Education
From Isolation to Community: A Commitment to Rehumanize
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Eric Liu: Why ordinary people need to understand power
The three essential ingredients for active citizenship | Eric Liu | TEDxChristchurch
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