Education & The Tradition of Debate

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Education & The Tradition of Debate

Listen Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. in Education, Society

Debate holds a special place in the history of American academia, particularly among historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). But many worry that the tradition is fading, as debate programs languish. One hundred years after the first debate between HBCUs, we learn about efforts to revive collegiate programs, and expand the tradition to local high schools and middle schools.

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John Davis II

Entrepreneur; former head coach, Howard University Debate Team

Jeffrey Porro

Story Writer, "The Great Debaters"; Communications Strategist and Speechwriter, Porro Associates LLC

Debyii Thomas

Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Communications and Culture, Howard University

Colin Touhey

Executive Director, District of Columbia Urban Debate League

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