New York City Urban Debate League

Wild About Debate at the Bronx Zoo

We are sending love and joy via this video to all who need it this week. Our world needs research, critical thinking, and articulation skills, now more than ever. We are steadfast in our commitment to foster these skills, especially for students who belong to communities that are too often left out of important conversations. NYCUDL debaters examine issues through a combination of evidence-based reasoning and lived experiences. They always argue both sides of a resolution. Our favorite moments are when the students are completely convinced that there are no arguments on one side of a resolution. Then, after a month of research and debate, they conclude that the other side was actually the right one.

Imagine what our world would look like if we all engaged in this type of civil discourse, relied on facts, and had open minds and hearts like our debaters? Our students are the next generation of diverse, informed, and courageous leaders! We cannot wait to see them use their voices to get in some good trouble.