Michael Fosberg

Chicago native Michael Fosberg has spoken at nearly a thousand high schools,
colleges, government agencies, corporations, law firms and not-for-profits since
2005, utilizing his award winning autobiographical story, told in the form of a
one-man play, as an entry point for meaningful dialogues on race and identity.
He has collaborated with a number of professional diversity practitioners on
programs to foster deeper dialogue in corporate settings and at educational
institutions. His work with groups such as; The Boeing Company, United Way
Worldwide, PNC Financial Services, Proctor & Gamble, The U.S. Dept. of the
Treasury, and The Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency is reshaping
the way organizations talk about race, identity and diversity. Michael has been a
frequent guest in the media speaking on these issues, and his latest book, Nobody
Wants to Talk About It; Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging
Meaningful Conversations offers readers seven important tools to engage in
authentic dialogue. In 2011 he published his memoir; Incognito: An American
Odyssey of Race and Self-Discovery and he has just launched a series of unique
virtual e-learning programs utilizing his award-winning play as the entry point
for delving into uncomfortable conversations.