Young Kings and Queens Chess Club holds free program for kids at Edenwald Library
By Jewel Webber and Ethan MarshallPosted on
(Left to right) Chess teacher Joshua Mason, Decision Garain, John Hill, Jean Villa and Young King and Queens Founder and President Romeo Davis at one of the chess tables in the Edenwald Library.
Photo by Jewel Webber
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Kids from 8 to 17 years old were either taught how to plan the game or how to improve their skills. Those who attended spanned all skill levels.
As Young Kings and Queens Founder and President Romeo Davis observes, Azalea Gonzalez (left) plays chess with Latavia Latty (right). Photo by Jewel Webber
In addition to the chess lessons, the kids were given valuable skills for succeeding in school and life.
Young Kings and Queens Founder and President Romeo Davis participating in a game of chess at one of the tables. Photo by Jewel Webber
Throughout the event, Young Kings and Queens Founder and President Romeo Davis was on hand to encourage, teach and play chess with the kids.
Davis thanked the Edenwald Library, located at 1255 E. 233rd St., for hosting the event, as well as the kids who attended and chess teacher Joshua Mason for assisting him in running it.
“Our greatest desire for our chess program is not to create followers, but to create more leaders, because everyone’s vision is not the same, but your vision should be able to motivate and jumpstart someone else’s if it’s powerful enough,” Davis said.
