OUR MISSION
Build character, hope, and inspiration so that kids can set and achieve lifetime goals, realize their potential, and ‘Be Someone.’
OUR VISION
To do noble things that help other people and improve society. Focusing our efforts on youth will see an exponential return on our investments.
ORRIN'S BLOG
Love Thy Neighbor as Thy Self
When you have taught as many young people as I have through the years, you can quickly tell when they first sit behind a chess board, what kind of person they are and what kind of person they might become. My most successful kids are those who believe in themselves and respect others. My instruction fosters that but it also teaches it. Many sadly have never been taught that.
EVENTS
25th Anniversary Violence Prevention Seminar. Saturday, May 24, 2025
“For 25 years, Be Someone has been dedicated to replacing violence with vision, and replacing hopelessness with leadership,” said Hudson. “This event is not just a celebration — it’s a call to action. We’re saving lives one move at a time.”
The seminar will highlight the organization’s impact on over 100,000 students and renew its commitment to reaching 1 million youth with life-saving lessons in decision-making, critical thinking, and leadership — taught through the timeless game of chess. Saturday, May 24, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM. The Loudermilk Conference Center
Orrin to speak at 2025 Boys To Men & Girls To Pearls Summer Camp, Friday, June 13.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the DeKalb Sheriff’s Foundation is kicking off its 5™ annual Boys To Men & Girls To Pearls summer camp in June. The camp will be held June 2-27, 2025, and will accommodate 20 male youths and 20 female youth’s ages 9-16 of DeKalb County. Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson will present on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 9:30am to 11:30am.
Unlock Your Child’s Potential This Summer! Join Be Someone, Inc. for our Strategic Leadership Chess Camp, June 23 – 27
Led by Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson – Air Force veteran, former state trooper, and Chief Educational Officer of Be Someone, Inc. This camp is designed to teach leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through the powerful game of chess. 10 AM – 2 PM Daily. 949 Stephenson Road, Stone Mountain, GA 30087. Investment: $300. Spaces are limited! Reserve your spot today.
WSB-TV Channel 2 Action Features Our Be Someone Program
Stone Mountain man inspires children be someone by teaching them chess one move at a time. WSB visits the Be Someone classroom and meets founder Orrin Hudson.
Hardly a day goes by that we aren’t subjected to headlines about youngsters getting in trouble, deep trouble. We here at ‘Be Someone’ mourn the loss of each and every child and share in the pain caused so many families. We truly believe if we had had these children in our classroom the outcomes would have been success instead of failure. Here is a list of kids in trouble. There was a better way.
Juvenile courts in the U.S. handle nearly 1.4 million delinquency cases per year.
The U.S. government spends more money on incarcerated people than on each child in the public school system.
The U.S. locks up a larger share of its youth population than any other developed country.
After-school activities for children are decreasing as schools deteriorate and city parks and recreational facilities suffer funding cutbacks.
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“Be Someone” has taught the game of chess to and counseled more than 88,000 at-risk youth with a goal of reaching a million. Chess demands creative thinking and that critical thinking ability can become the difference between a life on the streets and a life of success.
World Renowned Les Brown on Board supporting ‘Be Someone’.
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Invite Orrin
to Speak
Orrin speaks at events and schools throughout the U.S., speaking to kids, parents, teachers, corporate management and staff about his mission of empowering kids to Be Someone.
World Renowned Les Brown on Board Supporting "Be Someone"
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