9 Queens

9 Queens

9 Queens is a Tucson, Arizona based national Chess non-profit organization. Founded by social entrepreneur Jean Hoffman and chess grand master Jennifer Shahade in 2007. The organization is committed to the promotion chess education to under-served and under-represented populations, especially girls and at-risk youth. The mission is to provide all children with equal opportunities to realize their potential and enjoy the benefits of chess education. Through chess, 9 queens motivates, empowers and engages under-served and under-represented youth to achieve academic and personal success.

In addition to educational programming in Tucson, Belize, Philadelphia and Charlotte 9 Queens is working to change the face of the game. Chess promotion events in New York, Arizona and San Francisco have included partnerships with RZA, WuChess and the Wu-Tang Clan.

References

* [http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/82083.php/ Stanton, Billie. Tucson Citizen, The Kids Who Would be Kings, April 09, 2008.]

* [http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/daily/local/82083.php/ Vinyard, Valerie. Arizona Daily Star, Celebrating Chess May 8, 2008.]

* [http://www.tucsoncitizen.com/ss/calendar/88012.php/ Carter, Chris. Tucson Citizen, WuChess Fest good for the whole clan, May 12, 2008.]

* [http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Currents/Content?oid=oid:110635/ Nintzel, Jim. Tucson Weekly, T Q&A, May 8, 2008.]

External links

* [http://9queens.org/ 9 Queens website]

* [http://www.jennifershahade.com/ Jennifer Shahade website]

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnqS-stN8Jw/ 9 Queens & WuChess RZA video]


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