Black Chess Champions to Unite in Atlanta

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CHESS CHAMPIONS COME IN ALL SIZES -- 8-YEAR OLD CHESS WHIZ INVITED TO ATLANTA FOR "GOOD DEEDS" DAY

Chess champions Orrin Hudson and Tani Adewumi

Nationwide -- Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, noted mentor and anti-violence and peace activist, is inviting the community to celebrate "Good Deeds Day" on Thursday, April 11, from 6pm to 8:30pm, at the Stone Ridge Events Center, 1750 Stone Ridge Drive, Stone Mountain. Also invited is Tanitoluwa Adewumi, the 8-year old refugee from Nigeria who just recently won the New York state chess championship.

"There will be free food, free parking and I will be giving specific strategies to help students clearly understand there are consequences for every move they make in life," said Hudson.

Hudson, recognized around the nation for his mentoring work in the community through his nonprofit, Be Someone, will use a giant chessboard to teach strategies on problem solving and success.

The chess champion, who was once an at-risk youngster following a path of personal hardship and heartache, says his training is "designed to provide constructive tools for life."

"The game of chess changed my life," said Hudson. "I use it to change the lives of young people."

Black Community Leader Receives Top Honors From Foundation

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BLACK COMMUNITY LEADER RECEIVES TOP HONORS FROM FOUNDATION STARTED BY FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH

Stone Mountain, GA -- Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, founder of the Be Someone youth mentoring program, was named a "Points of Light" recipient and invited with other honorees to attend the December 5th farewell ceremony following President George H.W. Bush's funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.

The award, founded by President Bush and established during his presidency, is given daily by the Points of Light organization which is recognized worldwide for its dedication to volunteer service and recognizing extraordinary volunteers who are donating their time and talent to better their communities.

President Bush died on November 30th in Houston at age 94. His wife of 73 years, Barbara, passed away in April. The farewell ceremony was held at Andrews Air Force Base following the funeral for the nation's 41st president. Hudson and other Points of Light honorees paid their respects there.