A recent study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University concluded that;African-American high school students who debate are 70 percent more likely to graduate than non-debate participants.I have recently obtained this information when I clicked on a link that led me to a video with young me debating on theGrio.com. I have had many encounters with the 2 young Black debaters who have not only allowed debate to progress through new rhetoric but have grown holistically as well.
1.I have had the opportunity to know Stephon since Elementary school;I have seen his confidence sky rocket. One that has blown me away! These two boys together have become dynamic, they not only rap about the plague of injustices on African-Americans but use their bodies as a tool also .
* I would like to hive a special Thank You to the coach Alex for his warm words and support/to Devonte and Stephon for continuing to debate performance despite the ridicule and criticism.
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