The next chapter in the story of Phiona, Queen of Katwe.
Disney’s Queen of Katwe movie tells the amazing story of Phiona Mutesi, a young girl from the slums of Katwe, Uganda, whose life is changed forever through discovering chess. You may have watched the movie in a theater, on an airline flight or on DVD. If you...
Chess Lessons in Kitale, Kenya
Since 1991 Barbara has visited Kenya where Antonio and Eunice started a school in rural Kitale, Kenya about 12 years ago. Every time Barbara visits Kenya she has asked Antonio (“Tony”) what is needed for the school. He told her that one of their teachers in the school...
Chess Moves Against Violence in Ogden Park
Raydell Lacey’s chess club Chess Moves Against Violence is just the beginning of strategic action toward ending violence. A September 2016 chess tournament was the brainchild of Lacey, a chess parent who lost her grandson to senseless gun violence. Raydell shares, “My...
Queen of Katwe: 10 year old saves family with determination to pursue her dream
The Queen of Katwe is based on the vibrant true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled...About
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