Who Are We? 我们是谁？
Chinese Champs is a nonprofit organization committed to expanding access to Mandarin Chinese language learning and cultural exploration—especially for Black and Brown youth in underrepresented communities. Founded by educator and cultural connector Teshurah Lee, Chinese Champs is more than a language program—it’s a movement toward equity, excellence, and global readiness.
Mission
To provide high-quality, culturally affirming Mandarin instruction and global learning opportunities that equip students with language skills, cross-cultural competence, and confidence to thrive in a connected world.
Vision
All students in the Chinese Champs program will be at or between novice high to intermediate mid-written and oral proficiency aligned with ACTFL, CEFR, ILR, and HSK by the end of the first term (one academic year), and at near-native proficiency by the time they graduate from the program (end of four academic years).
