Be Someone Company Profile
Be Someone, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization that uses numerous tools, including the game of chess, to promote self-esteem, responsibility, and analytical thinking amoung at-risk kids.
News from Be Someone:
Former State Trooper and Presiding Superior Court Judge Join to Inspire Youth to 'Be Someone'
LAKEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — "Chess Fest" is coming! This unique September Lakewood event, according to organizers, will inspire young people to think ahead, plan, execute and utilize the components of chess to sharpen the mind and motivate them to become someone special. One of the driving forces behind the special event is former […]
HOBBS, N.M., Aug. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Twelve years ago a malicious crime in Queens, N.Y., which took the lives of five Wendy's employees, forced Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson to reach out to children and young adults through the game of chess. Hudson will bring his program, "Be Someone," which applies the same chess techniques and […]
Gadsden City Schools Announces 'BE SOMEONE DAY' at Litchfield Middle School
The one-day event will feature Master Motivator and Mentor Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson GADSDEN, Ala., Aug. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The purpose of this event is to serve students, staff members, parents, and members of the community. Those participating will be motivated to propel themselves to reach personal goals and students will be challenged to aspire […]
Using Chess to Wipe Out Bullying, Improve Dropout Rates and Test Scores
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 23, 2012 — “Winning isn't just for games — it's a game plan for life. The only way we can win our future is to teach and empower our youth,” says author and international motivational speaker Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson. He has inspired more than 25,000 students around the globe as part of […]
Community Leader & Motivational Speaker Goes Viral on YouTube, Vows to Help 1 Million Kids
ATLANTA, Aug. 9, 2012 — Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, a motivational speaker, community activist, and Creative Director of Be Someone, Inc. inspires black youth to make better decisions in life by teaching them the game of chess. His efforts are documented on a professionally filmed video, and that video is going viral on YouTube with nearly […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 27, 2012 — 1+1=U, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization that helps to further the education of young men and women beyond high school, announces its 3rd Annual Kentuckiana Post Secondary College Expo, a two-day event featuring Master Motivator and Mentor Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson. The purpose of this event is to motivate junior high […]
United Fights Heart Disease and Honors Social Justice Activists
ATLANTA, July 9, 2012 — Delegates of United Covenant Churches of Christ (UCCC) will travel from as far east as the tropical land of Nigeria, as far north as Alaska and from as far west as California to the city of Atlanta for their 23rd Holy Convocation commencing on July 9, 2012. More than 1,000 […]
Part of the Proceeds From the September 15 – 17, 2012 Event to Benefit Be Someone, an Organization That Uses Chess to Stop Kids from Turning to Violence TAHOE CITY, Calif., June 26, 2012 — One of the wedding capitals of the world — Lake Tahoe — is set to become Splitsville, when an estimated […]
CHICAGO, May 15, 2012 — BLACK ENTERPRISE will kick off its 2012 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide Insurance on Wednesday, May 23, at the Chicago Hilton with a powerhouse line-up of some of the nation's most accomplished and celebrated entrepreneurs, including ABC's Shark Tank co-star Daymond John. The three-day power conference, which brings […]
ATLANTA, April 20, 2012 — Be Someone, Inc. Creative Director Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson has announced the 10th Annual "Be Someone Day" on May 5. The event will be dedicated to teenager Trayvon Martin, who was killed earlier this year by a self-proclaimed community watch volunteer in Florida. According to Hudson, "Against the backdrop of this […]
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 13, 2012 — As a group, African American males 13-17 years old are at-risk. A program to be presented in Huntsville on April 28 is designed to call attention to this growing problem and look for solutions. EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) is a signature program of the […]
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 29, 2011 — International Speaker Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, founder of BE SOMEONE, is 980,000 students away from his lifetime goal of reaching one million youngsters with his message of "making every move in life count." BE SOMEONE's latest interview on CNN speaks for itself: On Monday, April 2, Hudson will present […]
Queen of Success and Chess King Team Up to Help Kids Make the Right Moves, Saturday, March 24
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) rally and FREE barbeque with an expected 700 kids to attend TAMPA, Fla., March 22, 2012 — Move over, Caped Crusader! Hit the cave, Bat Woman! Make room for the real-life "Dynamic Duo." Renowned entrepreneur and "Success Against the Odds" author Vonda White is joining forces with Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, […]
The University of Akron Hosts the 5th Annual Black Male Summit, April 13 & 14
Presenters include Be Someone founder Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, master motivator and mentor AKRON, Ohio, March 15, 2012 — The University of Akron's Office of Multicultural Development will be hosting its 5th Black Male Summit on Friday and Saturday, April 13th and 14th. The event will be held in the university's Student Union. Friday's activities will […]
Queen of Success and Chess King Aim to Make a Difference in 2012
ATLANTA, Dec. 30, 2011 — Renowned entrepreneur and "Success Against the Odds™" author Vonda White is joining forces with Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, founder of Be Someone, Inc., author of "One Move at a Time" and two-time World Open Speed Chess Champion, to improve lives. White and Hudson have both discovered success principles that have allowed […]
Holy Happy New Year, Batman and Batwoman … There's a New Dynamic Duo in Town
Queen of Success and Chess King Team Up to Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet ATLANTA, Dec. 22, 2011 — Move over, Caped Crusader! Hit the cave, Batwoman! Make room for the real-life "Dynamic Duo!" Renowned entrepreneur and "Success Against the Odds" author Vonda White is joining forces with Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, author of "One […]
Free Holiday Event to Benefit BE SOMEONE and Toys for Tots
ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2011 — In collaboration with East New York Entertainment, LLC and JBrown1 Music Group, SCardwell Productions presents the Notes of Inspiration (NOI) holiday benefit event "Gifts That Keep On Giving," which will feature a sampling of special guest artists, live music by a talented house band and guest musicians of every genre, […]
Atlanta Brings Unique Use of Chess to Teach Life's Lessons to Young Men ATLANTA, Nov. 18, 2011 — WHAT: Comedian Steve Harvey is hosting a Mentoring Weekend designed to provide positive lessons and role models to Metro Atlanta-area young people, many who are at risk of never realizing successful, productive futures. Once again, Harvey has […]
NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2011 — For the third time this year, Atlanta's Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson has been asked to join comedian Steve Harvey as they teach life skills to area young men who are considered "at-risk" of leading a troubled life. Hudson founded Be Someone – an Atlanta-based non-profit organization that uses the game […]
Chess champion brings unique use of chess to teach life's lessons to Atlanta youth at For Sisters Only event ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2011 — This weekend, Saturday, September 17 and Sunday, September 18, at FSO-20 (http://v103.radio.com/fso20/), Be Someone founder Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson will bring his innovative, unique use of the game of chess to teach […]
Chess Champ Says Game Teaches Children to Be Winners
Unique back-to-school camp provides meaningful lessons: Brains Before Bullets; Think It Out, Don't Shoot It Out!; Heads Up, Pants Up, Grades Up and Never Give Up!; Cheating Is for Losers! ATLANTA, July 29, 2011 — Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, like many other citizens, has been saddened by the harm inflicted on many children by the Atlanta […]
Steve Harvey's Father's Day Mentoring Weekend to Include Master Motivator Orrin 'Checkmate' Hudson
Chess champion brings unique use of chess to teach life's lessons to young men DALLAS, June 10, 2011 — WHAT: Comedian Steve Harvey is hosting a Father's Day Mentoring Weekend designed to provide positive lessons and role models to Dallas-area young people, many who are at risk of never realizing successful, productive futures. Once again, […]
BE SOMEONE's Orrin Checkmate Hudson will join Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo Hosted by Nationwide Designed to Encourage, Promote and Profit Minority Businesses ATLANTA, May 18, 2011 — BLACK ENTERPRISE will kick off its 2011 Entrepreneurs Conference + Expo hosted by Nationwide Insurance on Sunday, May 22, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis hotel. The […]
Steve Harvey and CNN Profile Master Motivator and Mentor Orrin Hudson
ATLANTA, April 22, 2011 — Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson is making dynamic strides across the country as he has become a nationally recognized and highly sought-after motivational teacher, speaker, and mentor. Hudson is the award-winning founder of Be Someone — an Atlanta-based non-profit organization that uses the game of chess to promote self-esteem, responsibility, and analytical […]
University of Akron Hosts Fourth Annual Black Male Summit April 8th and 9th
AKRON, Ohio, March 15, 2011 — The University of Akron will host its fourth annual Black Male Summit Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at the Student Union to bring awareness to critical issues in higher education for young black men. With expected attendance of more than 1,000, the summit will identify challenges and […]
Brains Before Bullets: Former State Trooper Teaches Students to Think It Out, Don't Shoot It Out
Spring Break Chess Camp Starts April 4, 2011 ATLANTA, March 8, 2011 — Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, founder of BE SOMEONE, is 980,000 students away from his lifetime goal of reaching one million youngsters with his message of "making every move in life count." BE SOMEONE's latest interview on CNN speaks for itself: Hudson will hold […]
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17, 2011 — Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, "Master Motivator, Teacher and Mentor," from Atlanta, will join comedian Steve Harvey this Saturday during Harvey's Mentoring Weekend in Los Angeles. Also appearing will be Cedric The Entertainer and other celebrities as they join Harvey to mentor young men during the three-day event. Hudson will use […]
HOUSTON, Feb. 4, 2011 — "Winning isn't just for games – it's a game plan for life. The only way we can win our future is to teach and empower our youth," says author and international motivational speaker Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson. He has inspired over 20,000 students around the globe, and as part of a […]
Tyler Perry Saves At-Risk Youth Training Center With His Amazing Gift
ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2010 — Georgia writer, actor and producer Tyler Perry has helped at-risk youth in our nation's communities continue learning to BE SOMEONE through his amazing act of generosity. Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson announced that Mr. Perry has stepped forward to match an anonymous $14,000 donation that will save the struggling BE SOMEONE youth […]
Super Bowl XLV Raffle Challenges Community to 'Be Someone' and Help Kids Succeed
ATLANTA, Dec. 8, 2010 — It is often said that things are bigger in Texas. "This year's Super Bowl in Texas is right in line with that saying. It promises to be bigger and better than ever and is being played in the fabulous Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolis Football Stadium in Arlington, Texas," stated Orrin "Checkmate" […]
Financial Literacy Foundation Donates $1 Million to EEI
ATLANTA, Dec. 3, 2010 — The Jonathan D. Rosen Family Foundation (JDRFF), dedicated to improving financial literacy, today announced a contribution of $1 million to Economic Empowerment Initiative, Inc., a 501(c)(3) also known as EEI, Inc. The commitment will enable EEI to pursue challenge grants with a value of up to an additional $2 million […]
International Speaker Orrin Checkmate Hudson's National Tour Goes to Houston, Texas
HOUSTON, Nov. 16, 2010 — International motivational speaker and author of "One Move at a Time," Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, challenges students to make the right moves. His message is, "Think it out, talk it out, work it out, play it out, but don't shoot it out." Orrin is a chess champion and will use the […]
International Speaker Orrin Checkmate Hudson's National Tour Goes to Dallas, Texas
DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2010 — International motivational speaker and author of "One Move at a Time," Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, challenges students to make the right moves. His message is, "Think it out, talk it out, work it out, play it out, but don't shoot it out." Orrin is a chess champion and will use the […]
Be Someone, Inc. and National Leadership Group Come Together to Empower Single Parents
ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2010 — To lend a helping hand to single parents, The National Leadership Group Inc. and Be Someone, Inc. will hold its second annual Single Parents Workshop Saturday, October 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center in College Park, GA. The workshops will consist of 45-minute […]
SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 12, 2010 — International motivational speaker and author of "One Move at a Time" Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson challenges students to make the right moves. His message is, "Think it out, talk it out, work it out, play it out, but don't shoot it out." Orrin is a chess champion and will use […]
ATLANTA, July 12, 2010 — Atlanta Be Someone founder Orrin Checkmate Hudson celebrated Independence Day by taking first place in the 5-Minute Blitz Chess Championship at the 38th Annual World Open International Chess Tournament in King of Prussia, PA. Hudson, the creator of the award-winning leadership chess program for kids and parents, also finished first […]
This "Get in the Game" challenge goes out as well to all mayors across the country KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., June 24, 2010 — 2010 World Open Chess Tournament, July 1-6, 2010 — Philadelphia's inquiring minds want to know … "Does Mayor 'Wonder Mike' Nutter have all the right moves?" We all know he can […]
Heads Up, Pants Up, Grades Up and Never Give Up! ROME, Ga., April 23, 2010 — The Be Someone, Inc. national tour goes to Rome, Georgia. Beginning Saturday & Sunday, May 29 & 30, 2010, students, parents and pastors in Rome will be asked to get in the game and think like a champion. Be […]
'Think Like A Champion!': Preventing Crime One Move at a Time
Using Chess to Inspire Birmingham, Alabama Kids to Make the Right Moves … "Heads Up, Pants Up, Grades Up and Never Give Up!" BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Dec. 9, 2009 — The Be Someone, Inc. national tour goes to the Magic City, Birmingham, Alabama, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. Students in metro Birmingham, Alabama are […]
JOHNSTOWN, Pa., Nov. 5, 2009 — International chess champion, author, and motivational speaker Orrin Hudson is bringing his 50-state motivational chess and life lesson tour to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in order to teach 5,100 students about chess, critical thinking skills, and self-confidence. His goal: to help them realize – before it's too late – that in […]
ATLANTA, March 19, 2009 — Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson, Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit organization Be Someone, is embarking on a nationwide tour to show America's at-risk youth how to make better decisions in school and in life. His tool of choice: a chessboard. His goal: to foster self-esteem, responsibility, and analytical thinking skills […]
