According to Bloomberg, Atlanta is currently ranked the most unequal city in the United States of America and has one of the highest needs for minority development.  Furthermore, the inequality gap extends far beyond Atlanta. African-Americans, in particular, are still fighting to gain a level playing field in society and are underrepresented in many of the country’s leading academic, social, and political institutions.  Harvard Debate Council Diversity Project exists to strategically provide exclusive exposure and educational opportunities to underrepresented students. This will make them more competitive by providing a distinct advantage in the college admissions process, widening their pathway to success and placing them on a trajectory to become social leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs.