64 Squares of Lagniappe

04/30/2026

Did you catch all the quiet moments of chess last week at Festival International de Louisiane ?

There’s a kind of parallel in it, between music and a chessboard. Different languages, different backgrounds, and still, people meet in the same place. No translation needed, just presence and connection.

Stay tuned for more pop-up details ♟️

24 Hour Citizen Project

04/26/2026

Taking notes 📝♟️

11/23/2025

Perfect Sunday weather ☀️Took a stroll Downtown Lafayette and played a quick game at Magnolia Pantry

♟️Still thinking about our win and what it means to bring the first public chess table to Lafayette.

Stay tuned… more info coming soon. ♟️

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

RECAP ♟️◻️◼️

11/09/2025

We did it! 64 Squares took home a win at the 24 Hour Citizen Project this weekend!

Huge thanks to all the volunteers, coaches, backers, and everyone who showed up, voted, or shared a post along the way. Couldn’t have done it without y’all.

Big love to the team Justin Robinson, Loreaelle Linton, and Jude Coomer for making the first move and keeping this idea rolling.

This is a huge milestone for Lafayette…the first actual public chess table in our city. It started as one idea and is already turning into something much bigger.

Stay tuned ◼️ we’ve got some exciting moves coming soon.

11/08/2025

Today's the day. Head to Acadiana Center for the Arts to witness the exceptional creativity of talented individuals as they present their innovative ideas for the 24 Hour Citizen Project.

11/08/2025

Justin vs Justin ♟️24 Hour Citizen Project prep at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, Don’t forget the Big event is tomorrow ◼️🏁 Make a move to come out and support 64 squares

11/06/2025

Getting ready for the big day♟️sorting through chess stickers and final touches for 64 Squares of Lagniappe.

If you’re downtown this weekend, come hang out at the 24 Hour Citizen Project , support the idea, play a quick game, or learn a few basic moves. Let’s show how a little lagniappe (and a chessboard) can bring people together.

And don’t forget to vote to give us an advantage

11/04/2025

I’ve always loved chess not just the game, but what happens around it. The conversations, the way total strangers can sit down and connect over a few moves.

That’s where 64 Squares of Lagniappe comes from. Sixty-four squares on the board, and “lagniappe” that little something extra we all need in our community. The goal’s simple: one public chess table in Downtown Lafayette. A spot where anyone can play, hang out, learn something new, or just take a break from the day.

If that sounds like your kind of thing, come out this weekend for the 24 Hour Citizen Project big event and help me bring it to life.

VOTE 64 Squares ♟️ https://tally.so/r/wbbL4g