Dear John,

How do you stay grounded in who you are—especially when you're the only one like you on the court? On May 21st, join professional basketball player Ryan Turell for a live conversation about what it means to show up as your full self—even in the face of hate.

As the first Orthodox Jew to play in the NBA’s G League and a current player in Israel’s Premier League, Ryan has made headlines for wearing a kippah during games, speaking out against antisemitism and embracing his identity as part of his mission.

Join us on May 21 at 4:00 PM ET as Ryan shares his journey and discusses how sports can be a platform for resilience, representation, and allyship. A live Q&A will follow—so bring your students, teammates, and questions!

This event is free and open to all.