Special Presentation: My Journey to Islam and Experiences with Ramadan

Special Presentation: My Journey to Islam and Experiences with Ramadan

Rodney Burford is an American actor known for his compelling portrayal of Tony Hughes in Netflix’s Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which premiered in September 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Burford attended the Maryland School for the Deaf and later studied at Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. He made his screen debut in 2020 on the reality television show Deaf U. Rodney was born Deaf, and in 2022, he converted to Islam and has since embraced the faith. He plans to share his journey and his experiences with Ramadan.

Thursday, March 20, 2025

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

SDC Room 1300/1310

Register at [bit.ly/RamadanPresentation]bit.ly/RamadanPresentation 

Interpreting services have been requested.

For more information, contact Bakar Ali

Image description: Flyer with photo of Rodney Burford smiling, wearing a brown sweater. Title in white text on a green background. The remaining text reads as above. QR code at bottom for registration. Office of Diversity and Inclusion lockup in footer, white text on an orange background.


Contact
Bakar Ali
Event Snapshot
When and Where
March 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Room/Location: 1300/1310
Who

This is an RIT Only Event

CostFREE
Interpreter Requested?

Yes

Topics
deaf community
diversity
student experience