Tag: chess
How Coach Jeff Byrd Transforms Birmingham Students Through Chess
By Sym Posey
The Birmingham Times
Jeff Byrd knew early that chess could have an impact on his life, and now he’s sharing that passion with...
Keys to Life Inside Lawrence Carpenter’s West End Barber Shop/Chess Gym
By Keisa Sharpe-Jefferson
The Birmingham Times
Chess isn’t something that Lawrence Carpenter just plays—he lives the game and delights in teaching it to others, especially young...
Registration under way for Be Someone Summer Leadership Chess Camp
As founder and the driving force behind the Be Someone (www.besomeone.org), mentoring program, Orrin Hudson works with young people, helping them to build productive,...