Marching Bands & Basketball: Atlanta Hawks…
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The Atlanta Hawks are once again highlighting HBCU excellence as the franchise prepares to host its eighth annual HBCU Night, offered by Chase, on Saturday, Feb. 7, at State Farm Arena.
The night, which coincides with the Hawks’ 7:30 p.m. tipoff against the Charlotte Hornets, is described as a “full-scale celebration” of the legacy and impression of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, honoring more 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.
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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 some of Hollywood’s most commercially profitable movies.
Titled From Atlanta to the World: The Power of Storytelling, Culture and Community, the dialog will likely be moderated by CultureCon founder and CEO Imani Ellis and livestreamed for followers at Hawks.com/stream.
“The commitment of the Hawks and Chase to honor and support HBCUs goes far beyond a single night,” Packer said in a assertion. “They are about a culture of investing in the next generation of storytellers and leaders.”
On the court and throughout the world, the evening’s programming will lean closely into HBCU traditions, pageantry,y and satisfaction.
Clark Atlanta University’s Philharmonic Society choir will open the night with the National Anthem, adopted by a stroll across 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 will also take middle stage, with the Hawks’ ATL Dancers joined in-game by Mahogany in Motion, the official dance workforce of Spelman College and Morehouse College.
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The night will also highlight entrepreneurship and impression.
A press release studies that during the sport, the Hawks and Chase will acknowledge Spelman College alumna Dr. Zerita Buchanan, proprietor of Dental Dreams, LLC, a non-public dental follow that doubles as a vocational training middle and innovation hub for aspiring dental professionals. Fans will also have the chance to assist rising expertise through an HBCU Student Marketplace situated on the concourse.
“We are honored to partner with Chase in highlighting the profound impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities,” said Camye Mackey, the Hawks’ government vice president and chief people, range and inclusion officer. “HBCUs play a critical role in developing future leaders, advancing opportunity and strengthening communities across the nation.”
In continued assist of HBCU tradition, State Farm Arena will host HBCU AWAREFEST, offered by Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative, on Thursday, March 26.
Limited tickets stay for HBCU Night offered by Chase. Fans can secure seats at Hawks.com/tickets.
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