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Atlanta Chinese Dance Company’s new show explores the Chinese American experience in the U.S. South

Chinese American Journeys is the first all-original show by the longtime local troupe Atlanta Chinese Dance Company.

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IN PHOTOS: Communities around the Metro tune into the ‘Beautiful Game’
For this Congolese fan, the DRC match is about more than just soccer

Excitement in Atlanta’s Congolese community as the DRC takes on Uzbekistan

While kids run on the soccer pitch, parents tackle anxiety with lavender oil, breathing techniques, and more

In DeKalb County, a free soccer program for Latino kids helps parents too: through access to information—and each other.

After a video goes viral, a customized soccer ball is a business success

At just 25 years old, local shop owner Andrea Suarez has orders until the end of the year.

At the intersection of immigration and healthcare, stories “humanize what the systems can obscure”

Healthcare providers and community advocates came together to make space for stories about immigrant communities harmed by the U.S. healthcare system.

From dawn till dusk, Minas Grill & Emporium meets the needs of Atlanta’s Brazilian community

For decades, the Marietta hot spot has screened World Cup matches for fans of the Brazilian team. With the games coming to Atlanta this summer, they're getting ready to party once again.

As the World Cup approaches, Zeke’s Kitchen & Bar is raising the profile of Haitian cuisine
“They’re free to be kids here”

On a makeshift soccer pitch in a Decatur gym, middle schoolers from countries including Afghanistan, Congo, and Sudan speak a shared language (with a little trash talk mixed in).

 Spring has sprung—and for one Burundian farmer, that means it’s time to get back to the garden

This year, gardeners from the nonprofit Global Growers Network are combating food insecurity by harvesting produce for local food banks.