Monday, June 29, 2 p.m. African nations shock the world As the World Cup inches closer to crowning a winner, African countries continue to make history, with nine of 10 nations securing their spot in the tournament’s knockout round. The Confederation of African Football had the highest success rate of the 48-team bracket. Cape Verde, […]
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Atlanta Haitians Connected and Celebrated Historic World Cup Run
Less than 2 miles up the road from where the Haitian national team stepped onto the field for its final match of the 2026 World Cup, hundreds of Haitian Americans gathered to cheer on their team. Before the game against Morocco even kicked off Wednesday, Haiti knew this would be their last game of the […]
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How One Nigerian Activist Is Building Community for Black LGBTQ+ Immigrants
As a gay kid growing up in southeastern Nigeria, Uchechukwu Onwa was aware living in his queer identity made him a target for violence. Instead of hiding his truth, he has been an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community since his teenage years and continues that work after immigrating to the United States in 2017. Onwa, […]
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Atlanta Artist Nellie Mae Rowe Gets Her Due in Acclaimed New Film
Through abstract shapes and bold colors, the horrors of racism and segregation of Jim Crow America came to life in Nellie Mae Rowe’s brushstrokes. Now, an upcoming documentary is tracing the life of the groundbreaking, self-taught artist. AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, Black Public Media’s Peabody Award-winning series, is featuring Rowe in This World is […]
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African Nations Make World Cup History as Atlanta Fans Rally Behind Them
Morocco made history as the first African country to reach the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This summer, 10 countries are represented. Algeria, Cape Verde, Ghana, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Senegal, Tunisia, and South Africa are competing against 38 other countries for the $50 million prize. Tuesday, […]
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As Fans Celebrate the World Cup in Atlanta, Racism Remains a Challenge for the Sport
Being a host city for the World Cup means welcoming soccer teams from all over the globe and appreciating other countries’ cultures. It can also be a moment where racial conflict and culture clashes arise as the sport itself has a history of racism against Black players. On Monday, World Cup video review analyst Shaun […]
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Thirty Years After Olympic Gold, Dominique Dawes Is Still Changing Gymnastics
ROCKVILLE, Maryland — Thirty years ago this summer, Dominique Dawes beamed atop an Olympic podium in Atlanta, clutching a bouquet and waving to the crowd that had packed inside the Georgia Dome. Minutes later, she placed a hand over her heart as the national anthem played. She was celebrating a first: The 19-year-old from Maryland […]
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Your Guide to Atlanta Juneteenth Celebrations, Festivals, and Black Joy
Freedom bells rang in Galveston Bay, Texas, on June 19, 1865, two years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing more than 250,000 enslaved people. Now, five years after its official declaration as a federal holiday, Atlanta is celebrating with family-friendly community gatherings, live music, and Black business expos. Friday, June 19 Juneteenth Atlanta […]
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At Atlanta Greek Picnic, Divine 9 Culture Meets Black Joy And Service
Boisterous chants and stroll songs echoed Saturday afternoon through Atlantic Station Pinnacle Lot, as college students, alumni, and locals proudly represented their Greek letters and immersed themselves in Black HBCU culture. From June 4 to June 7, the Atlanta Greek Picnic swept through downtown, uniting members of the Divine 9, the historic Black Greek-letter organizations. […]
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Pride 2026: Atlanta’s Lineup of LGBTQ+ Events
While Black Pride is still a few months away, national Pride month celebrations are in full swing in June to celebrate LGBTQ+ history and achievement. From parades and drag shows to craft fairs and festivals, the city comes together for a dynamic lineup of LGBTQ celebrations. June 7 Pride Run ATL 5K Piedmont Park will […]