This event will feature a debate between teams of Columbia Debate Society members and Rikers Debate Project alumni along with commentary from a panel of professors. 

Representatives from the Rikers Debate Project will also be on hand to discuss the vital work of the organization and volunteer opportunities for Columbia community members.

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About the Rikers Debate Project:
The Rikers Debate Project (RDP) teaches competitive debate skills — including communication, conflict resolution, and public citizenship—to students held in Rikers Island jail.