Fugees Academy Soccer Team Cleats

This pair of soccer cleats was donated by Luma Mufleh, founder of the Fugees soccer team for refugee children in Clarkston, Georgia. Mufleh formed the team in 2004 in response to the refugee resettlement that brought thousands of refugees to Clarkston. The Fugees Academy opened in Clarkston, Georgia, to teach immigrant children as part of a refugee resettlement that brought thousands of refugees to the area. Facing an anti-immigrant backlash, the team overcame these difficulties by becoming a powerhouse soccer team in the state of Georgia. Using soccer, the school helps the students form social connections, practice their English, and develop leadership skills.