This episode features Chris Medina. Chris is the founder of the The National HBCU Speech & Debate association and former leader of the Wiley College debate team made famous in the Denzel Washington led film "The Great Debaters".  

We discuss the impact he has seen debate coaching have on his students, the state of education in America, his hopes for the future, and he shares some stories about his interactions with Denzel Washington.  

 Find more from Chris or donate to his Non-Profit organization at the links below.  www.hbcuspeechanddebate.org 

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