The USMNT defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with Folarin Balogun becoming the first USMNT player to score two goals in a World Cup game since 1930, and the team featuring seven Black starters.
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AFRO’s fourth annual Juneteenth Breakfast honors local stalwarts of Black history
AFRO News hosted its annual Juneteenth Breakfast to honor individuals and organizations that have accepted the responsibility of preserving Black history and culture, and to promote the message of safeguarding knowledge, strengthening communities and equipping future generations with the context needed to build a more informed future.
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Investing in yourself: A recap of the 2026 Small Business Advancement Conference
The 2026 Small Business Advancement Conference in Baltimore brought together Black business owners for networking, workshops, and opportunities.
