Breakdancing Debuts at Paris Olympics, Showcasing Black Culture

Jeffrey Louis is one of three Team USA competitors in the Breakdancing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics (Photo Credit: Facebook).
By Ashleigh Fields
Black culture will now be on display across the globe as breakdancing debuts as a competitive sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The trend was introduced to America in the 1970s, originating in the Bronx neighborhood of New York. Over the years it has evolved, earning recognition on stages from Broadway to Hollywood. Movies like “Breakin&