High school athletes find a way to center themselves amidst violence in the community

NPR | By Amy Diaz,

Diantha Parker

Published April 26, 2026 at 8:08 AM EDT

Student athletes in a North Carolina high school found a new way to cope with violence in their community. They created a special space in their school.

Amy Diaz

Diantha Parker

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