During the Diversity Workshop Ryan focuses on bringing students of different backgrounds together to find common ground and find solutions to work together. We live in a society that creates vehicles that divide people rather than promotes togetherness. Race, gender, politics etc... are issues that students face on a daily basis both at school and at home. The issues often cause them to be mistreated or feel left out because they do not "fit in."

Ryan focuses on a transparent discussion amongst students about subjects such as racism, racial stereotypes, criminal stereotypes and more. Once students understand the difference between each of the subjects, Ryan then transitions his workshop to focus on the commonalities of one another as opposed to the apparent differences we believe we have.

This presentation is approximately 60-70 minutes with time left at the end for a Q & A with Ryan.

At the end of this workshop, students leave, realizing that it is our job as individuals to not perpetuate the continuous stereotypes that the media and history would like us too. By looking past our difference and loving one another as people, students can grow and learn to live amongst each other, accepting each other for who they are.