Make A Move LA’s Summer Jam promises to be a one-of-a kind event.
Are you any good at chess? Do you know someone that is? You or that chess phenom, might want to go and register at Make A Move L.A.’s Summer Jam coming up on August 3, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
In collaboration with former L.A. Clippers Baron Davis and his S.L.I.C (Sports Lifestyle in Culture) Studios, Make A Move L.A. is bringing the summertime event to the community.
“We are excited for the collaboration,” said Jerimiah Payne, executive director of Make A Move L.A.
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“Aligning with similar goals in regard to and strengthening the community, through an entertainment driven approach, Baron Davis creative space, S.L.I.C., made for an ideal collaboration.”
Established in January 2022, Make A Move L.A. is a nonprofit, centered around the arts, chess and community engagement initiatives.
“It all started with a chess tournament off Crenshaw and 43rd, to bring a divided South Central community together, grew into an impactful experience that would bring communities, cultures, and college campuses across the world together,” said Payne.
According to Payne, tournaments include a halftime show, DJ and their famous Wax King Pieces “You Lose, You Get Lit up!” Their events have always been hosted in unique environments such as restaurants, movie theaters, colleges, art centers, and more through collaborations.
Some of Make a Move L.A.’s previous collaborations include Councilman Andre Spicer of the City of Compton District 2, IPIC Theaters, Usher’s New Look in Atlanta, Hart House, Fresh and Meaty Burgers, The Tuck Room, Industry Jazz Cafe, South LA Cafe and Sip and Sonder just to name more than a few. Payne broke down some of the mechanics behind chess and what makes it different from other board games.
“What sets chess apart from other board games is the strategic, methodical, and problem-solving skills that comes with the game,” said Payne. “This same thinking method can be applied to life in various ways from entrepreneurship to personal goals.”
Make A Move L.A.’s Summer Jam will include a dual tournament for adults and youth, a halftime show with comedians, singers, poets, dancers and player jersey with entertainment featuring DJ Getchamoney and pick-up games. This event will be hosted by Dameion Smith and Eric Bryant with celebrity trumpeter Tatiana Tate. Oh, and of course, Make A Move L.A.’s Wax King pieces—If you lose, you get lit up.
“We will also be giving away loaded backpacks filled with school supplies for children in need for the upcoming school year,” said Payne. “We will have food and drinks, and you don’t have to compete or even know how to play.
Payne continued, “We are excited to bring another electrifying chess experience back to the city.
“As we look ahead to make an impact on college campuses and communities across the world, we are always exploring partnerships, collaborations, sponsorships, and donations to actualize our vision, to electrify the world.
“Through 2 universal languages of chess and the arts, Make A Move L.A., its an electrifying and entertainment-driven, chess experience that speaks to all.”
Make A Move L.A.’s Summer Jam chess event is free for all non-competitors to attend but must register at makeamovela.org.
