We Stand for an Equal and Just Society

June 1, 2020 - Read our message ... Read More

Alumni Perspective: Diego Flores

May 29, 2020 - Check out this thoughtful blog post from 2020 Debater of the Finalist Diego Flores (Los Angeles Urban Debate League) ... Read More

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