With roughly 70% of Black American children living in single-parent households, many have suggested that U.S welfare policy damaged the Black Family structure while others have placed blame on other social issues.  On Wednesday, September 1st, 2021, affirmative debater Kimani White argued the premise that "Welfare diminished the Black Family Structure against negative debater Jony Espinal

Do black people just need to learn how to play the game better or be given a livable wage in order to improve our lives and community?

GDL 19 took place on Thursday, August 19 2021  with the premise that Financial literacy is more significant than liveable wages for determining economic stability for African Americans.

Affirmative Debater: Arthur Parker, a native of Saint Augustine, FL, Black financial literacy advocate, and educator.

Negative Debater: Dr. Mu-Tor K. Flood, a native of Brooklyn, NY, is a Visiting Professor in Psychology at Bethune-Cookman University.

The notion that the United States was founded on racism deeply disturbs some Americans and yet justifies the lifelong experiences of others. Critical Race Theory examines the systemic racism in America, but how do its teachings benefit Americans? 

On Thursday, August 5 at 9 pm EST for a debate on the premise: Critical Race Theory is helpful to Americans in general.

Affirmative Debater: Native of Denver, Colorado and Executive Director of Shop Talk Live, Inc., Theo Wilson

Negative Debater: Native of Brooklyn, New York, and Seventh Day Adventist theologian, Justin Wilson