ATLANTA—As a 14-year-old kid growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson found himself teetering on the edge of a dangerous path. He was surrounded by the lure of gang life and the temptation of making quick, bad, decisions. Until he met a white teacher who helped him change the trajectory of his life. James … Continue reading The Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson story—how he’s using chess to help thousands of youths across the nation win in life