Dallas Urban Debate Alliance

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Recap of Middle School City Champs 2026!

Thank you to all of our students, coaches, judges, and volunteers for your dedication, hard work, and passion throughout the season. We are proud of everything our debaters accomplished and grateful for the community that makes these moments possible.

05/29/2026

A big thank you to Rick Horrow for sharing your insight and moderating our amazing panel at our Inaugural Texas Sports Debate.

Please watch the full panel discussion here:

Sports business expert Rick Horrow moderates a live panel at the in...

05/29/2026

Long after graduating from Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, Leory Tamfu is still shaping its debate team. Javier V. first met Tamfu when he was in middle school, and Tamfu took him under his wing, encouraging him to attend debate camps to prepare for high school. The two later partnered in Tamf...

05/24/2026

A huge congratulations to the incredible participants of the 8th Annual DUDA & Parrish Charitable Foundation Debate Invitational for delivering a powerful and thought-provoking debate on the motion:

“This house would ban Private money in Political Campaigns. ”

Representing their schools with excellence:
• Giovanni Arias – New Tech High School
• Thomas Baughman – Judge Barefoot Sanders Law Magnet High School
• Ragia B. – Hillcrest High School
• Blair C. – Woodrow Wilson High School
• Sarai J. – North Dallas High School
• Javier V. – Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy

Your voices, preparation, and arguments inspired meaningful reflection and conversation throughout the event.

A special thank you to the Parrish Charitable Foundation for eight years of partnership, scholarship support, and investment in our students and programs. We are deeply grateful for Mr. Parrish’s leadership and continued service to the Dallas community.

We also extend our appreciation to our judge panelists, DISDActivities, Coach Kelley Moore, and everyone who helped make this year’s invitational possible.

05/14/2026

Last night, we came together to celebrate the end of our largest debate season yet. From first-time competitors to championship finalists, this year was filled with growth, hard work, and unforgettable moments across our entire community.

At our End of Year Dinner, we had the chance to recognize our champions, honor the dedication of our students and coaches, and reflect on everything this season made possible. More than anything, it was a reminder that DUDA is built not only on competitive success, but on the community that supports one another through every round, tournament, and late-night prep along the way.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this season so special. Proud of all that our students accomplished this year.

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05/14/2026

Last night, we came together to celebrate the end of our largest debate season yet. From first-time competitors to championship finalists, this year was filled with growth, hard work, and unforgettable moments across our entire community.

At our End of Year Dinner, we had the chance to recognize our champions, honor the dedication of our students and coaches, and reflect on everything this season made possible. More than anything, it was a reminder that DUDA is built not only on competitive success, but on the community that supports one another through every round, tournament, and late-night practice along the way.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this season so special. Proud of all that our students accomplished this year.

05/13/2026

We were proud to host the Inaugural Texas Sports Debate Championship at Toyota Stadium in Frisco this past Friday.

Students from across the Dallas Metroplex came together for a day of thoughtful discussion, competition, and community. The event featured a panel discussion with sports industry leaders, Sports Talk student roundtables exploring careers in the sports industry, and concluded with our Championship Debate. Together, these experiences showcased how debate can connect students to real-world issues, careers, and opportunities through the lens of sports.

A huge thank you to our panelists and sports industry partners for sharing their time, experiences, and insights with our students. We are also grateful to our partners, NAUDL and FC Dallas, for helping make this event possible.

Excited for what’s ahead for Sports Debate Texas.

Participating Schools:
• Hillcrest High School
• Irma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School
• The School for the Talented and Gifted
• Woodrow Wilson High School
• Greenhill School
• Jasper High School
• Lebanon Trail High School