ENES KANTER FREEDOM: I came here for my basketball dream. I stay for freedom and the American dream

At a time when principles are tested and passions run high, we have to return to the heart of what America stands for. It’s not just about who raises a flag, but who upholds the values of generosity, unity and a shared future. In the end, the question is about the soul of our nation. Who stands with America’s deepest ideals, and who does not? 

I came to America chasing a basketball dream, but I stayed because I found something far greater: freedom. 

As a Muslim and a legal immigrant...