UK Grad Seeks to Turn the ‘New Normal’ Into ‘Brighter Successes’

May 27, 2020 - University of Kentucky grad and urban debate alumni Maria Sanchez shares her story of education, debate and graduation in a pandemic... Read More

Urban Debate League Students Conduct Special Q&A for PBS Doc

April 14, 2020 - Debate students have opportunity to participate in unique Q&A in line with the upcoming 2020-21 topic of criminal justice reform... Read More

Perspective: Strength in Community

March 27, 2020 - Executive Director Rhonda Haynes shares why she’s comforted by the strength of the debate community in an unprecedented period... Read More

EDTalks: How Debaters Will Save Democracy and Change the World

March 2, 2020 - Amy Cram Helwich, executive director of the Minnesota Urban Debate League, speaks on how debate creates change in communities ... Read More

Perspective: Black History and Tomorrow’s Leaders

February 26, 2020 - As Black History Month closes, Executive Director Rhonda Haynes extends her appreciation to African American Heroes ... Read More

After School Options: Which Clubs are Best for You?

January 16, 2020 - Urban Debate is featured as one of the most dynamic and beneficial activities a young person can do... Read More

Tulsa Debate League in Running for State’s Top Nonprofit

January 14, 2020 - Tulsa Debate League is one of twenty-one Oklahoma organizations that are now finalists for a $10,000 award ... Read More

Shaping the Next Generation

Dec 19, 2019 - Kudos to league Program Directors Cydney Edwards and Mya Whitaker on special recognition from the National AfterSchool Association ... Read More