The Hometown Heroes Showcase honored 4 organizations and individuals from the Charlotte, NC area who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to service and leadership in their respective fields.

To celebrate the global excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Black Players for Change teamed up with CLEVELAND SCORES to host a free five-day World Cup Skills Camp for local youth.

Two new soccer mini-pitches—located at Halloran Park and Lonnie Burten Park—are now open, thanks to a national partnership between adidas, Black Players for Change (BPC), Black Women’s Player Collective (BWPC), Musco Lighting, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation.

Major League Soccer (MLS), RBC Wealth Management and Black Players for Change (BPC) today announced the 2025 MLS Hometown Heroes—four Austin-area community leaders who exemplify innovation, resilience, and service.