Written by The Practice Space Board of Directors PAST TO PRESENT Nearly 9 years ago, The Practice Space held its first Board meeting in founder AnnMarie Baines’ basement. Six members of the newly-formed Board of Directors crafted the original mission statement and dove into the joy and uncertainty of dreaming a nonprofit into reality. AnnMarie […]
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By Ayushree Dahal, Jr. Board Co-Chair Foreword by Taylor Berberich, Jr. Marketing & Communications Coordinator: The Practice Space values youth leadership and creating opportunities to make real change in our community. This story is a great example of how youth voice and communication skills can blossom into authentic collaboration with young leaders. STARTING A PARTNERSHIP
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By Taylor Berberich, Jr. Marketing & Communications Coordinator Quotes provided by Kai Espinas and Kalib Stevens, El Cerrito High School Kai Espinas and Kalib Stevens are rising seniors at El Cerrito High School, where they have been part of the school’s speech and debate club since their freshman and sophomore year, respectively. Over the course
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By Bethany Zhao, Jr. Board Co-Chair Throughout my life, I have been fortunate to work with countless passionate women who have significantly impacted my journey. Their wisdom and support have shaped me, inspiring me to uplift others and find their voices. Reflecting on the most memorable exchanges and lessons from my high school career, I
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We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our awesome corporate and nonprofit partners: Richmond Promise, NIAD Art Center, Richmond Art Center, Freedom Schools, Girls Crushing It, Title Nine, Kaiser, Pogo Park, Visa, CA Competes, Fresh Lifelines for Youth, Students Rising Above, YES Nature to Neighborhoods, and Greenbelt Alliance.
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Check out our founder, AnnMarie Baines, as she delivers her captivating TEDx talk titled “Speak for Yourself.” In this enlightening discussion, she addresses the crucial significance of liberating oneself from societal norms and shares her personal journey of how public speaking has profoundly impacted her life.
We are humbled and honored to be recognized by the esteemed National Speech and Debate Association with this prestigious award. This accolade exemplifies our unwavering commitment to elevating underrepresented voices through comprehensive public speaking education.
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We’re thrilled to share Annmarie’s talk, “We Need to Argue to Heal,” selected from thousands of applications via the SXSW EDU PanelPicker and presented in March this year. Annmarie discusses how embracing constructive arguments can lead to personal and community healing by fostering understanding and growth. Don’t miss her insights on the transformative power of
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We are incredibly proud of our students who served as keynote speakers at the Richmond Literacy Festival! Their powerful voices and compelling stories captivated the audience, highlighting the importance of youth perspectives in the literary world. This remarkable opportunity allowed them to share their experiences and inspire others through their words. Read more about their
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We were on the road in May, giving talks all over the country about our work. Our founder delivered impactful presentations to esteemed funders like the Hewlett Foundation, PBL Works, and New Schools Venture Fund. She passionately shared The Practice Space’s mission to strengthen democracy and education through our work. Emphasizing the importance of partnerships,
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