Atlanta Hawks Having 8th Annual HBCU Night

The Atlanta Hawks are as soon as once more highlighting HBCU excellence because the franchise prepares to host its eighth annual HBCU Night, introduced by Chase, on Saturday, Feb. 7, at State Farm Arena.

The night, which coincides with the Hawks’ 7:30 p.m. tipoff in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets, is described as a “full-scale celebration” of the legacy and affect of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, honoring greater than 100 establishments whose affect continues to form Black management, creativity, and innovation. All followers in attendance will obtain a Peachtree-themed City Edition rally towel courtesy of Chase.

Ahead of the sport, the Hawks and Chase will host a non-public, pregame hearth chat that includes award-winning producer and FAMU Rattler, Will Packer, whose experience is behind a few of Hollywood’s most commercially profitable movies.

Titled From Atlanta to the World: The Power of Storytelling, Culture and Community, the dialog shall be moderated by CultureCon founder and CEO Imani Ellis and livestreamed for followers at Hawks.com/stream.

“The dedication of the Hawks and Chase to honor and assist HBCUs goes far past a single evening,” Packer stated in an announcement. “They are a few tradition of investing within the subsequent technology of storytellers and leaders.”

On the courtroom and all through the world, the evening’s programming will lean closely into HBCU traditions, pageantry,y and pleasure.

Clark Atlanta University’s Philharmonic Society choir will open the night with the National Anthem, adopted by a stroll throughout the concourse from the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

At halftime, the sounds of Alabama A&M University’s “Marching Maroon and White” will meet the rhythms of Clark Atlanta’s Mighty Marching Panthers in a joint efficiency spotlighting two of the nation’s most celebrated HBCU bands.

Dance may even take heart stage, with the Hawks’ ATL Dancers joined in-game by Mahogany in Motion, the official dance crew of Spelman College and Morehouse College.

The night may even highlight entrepreneurship and affect.

A press launch reviews that in the course of the recreation, the Hawks and Chase will acknowledge Spelman College alumna Dr. Zerita Buchanan, proprietor of Dental Dreams, LLC, a non-public dental apply that doubles as a vocational coaching heart and innovation hub for aspiring dental professionals. Fans may even have the chance to assist rising expertise by an HBCU Student Marketplace situated on the concourse.

“We are honored to companion with Chase in highlighting the profound affect of Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” stated Camye Mackey, the Hawks’ govt vp and chief individuals, range and inclusion officer. “HBCUs play a important position in creating future leaders, advancing alternative and strengthening communities throughout the nation.”

In continued assist of HBCU tradition, State Farm Arena will host HBCU AWAREFEST, introduced by Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative, on Thursday, March 26.

Limited tickets stay for HBCU Night introduced by Chase. Fans can safe seats at Hawks.com/tickets.