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A Tool for War or Diplomacy? | Chess Moves That Connect Two Nations
When chess pieces move strategically across a board, they do more than capture opponents—they capture imaginations, build bridges across...
Chess & Community
Apr 49 min read
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Justice Served: Building Bridges Between Athens Youth and Police through Chess
Since 2012, Chess and Community's annual youth development conference has featured a segment called Justice Served, an opportunity for...
Lemuel LaRoche
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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Empowering Kids with AI: How Insightface and Chess & Community Collaborate on Better Mental Health
Reimagining What's Possible Chess and Community continues to empower our youth and ensure they excel in this age of advanced technology...
Lemuel LaRoche
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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Knights, Queens, and Orators
At one point or another in the virtual learning experience, students may have found themselves in a Zoom call speaking into the depths of...
Lemuel LaRoche
Jul 11, 20215 min read
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8th Annual Chess & Community Conference
Community Resilience This year Chess and Community held its 8th annual conference, a day-long affair that brings together local...
Lemuel LaRoche
Apr 14, 20214 min read
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Reaching New Heights
“Today is about overcoming your fears! Lemuel “Life” Laroche, Executive Director of Chess and Community proclaims to the youth group as...
Lemuel LaRoche
Feb 1, 20213 min read
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Student Success While Staying Indoors
The spread of COVID-19 has affected nearly every aspect of everyday life here in the United States. Schools are closed along with many...
Lemuel LaRoche
Aug 15, 20202 min read
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Reasons Why Your Student Should Try Chess & Community
Wondering if Chess & Community is the right fit for your kid? Here are five things our youth get out of participating. The game of chess...
Lemuel LaRoche
Aug 15, 20202 min read
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Welcome to Chess and Community!
Hi there! We're thrilled that you're interested in Chess and Community. Since forming in 2009, our goal has been to shape the minds of...
Lemuel LaRoche
Aug 15, 20202 min read
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