Soccer in the Streets gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026; Soul legend Otis Redding arts center inspires youth

Ahead of Atlanta’s hosting of its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match, “Closer Look” host Rose Scott met with Atlanta Soccer in the Streetsexecutive director Kaseem Ladipo at the organization’s mini pitch in East Point. Ladipo discusses the history and mission of Soccer in the Streets, efforts to elevate street soccer on a global scale, and how the organization is preparing local youth to participate in the world’s biggest sporting event.   Plus, the Otis Redding Center for the Arts recently celebrated its first anniversary. The Macon-based creative hub continues the philanthropic legacy of legendary soul singer Otis Redding. “Closer Look” producer LaShawn Hudson recently toured the facility and spoke with Otis Redding Foundation leaders Zelma Redding and Karla Redding-Andrews, as well as Otis Redding Foundation All-Star Sara Mazanec. They discussed the center’s signature summer camps and year-round music education and arts programming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.