Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Dream Announces Inaugural HBCU and Divine Nine Weekend Celebration – Atlanta Dream
First annual celebration suggestions off July twenty eighth & July thirtieth with HBCU and a Divine 9-focused video games and an unique Dream x LegacyHistoryPride (LHP) retail collaboration.
ATLANTA, Ga. (July 21, 2022) – The Atlanta Dream introduced at this time the primary annual HBCU Night time partnership commencing with the Dream’s HBCU + Divine 9 Weekend, happening throughout two dwelling video games towards the Minnesota Lynx (HBCU Night time) introduced by Georgia Lottery on July 28 and the Dallas Wings (Divine 9 Sport Theme) on July 30 introduced by Microsoft.
As part of a partnership with the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance, $5 from every ticket bought from fundraising ticket experiences for these two video games will go in the direction of scholarships for metro Atlanta college students. Proceeds for the July 28 sport will go to the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance Scholarship Fund, and funds from the July 30 sport will go to the NPHC Larger Atlanta Scholarship Program.
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The Dream and the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance have additionally teamed as much as award two HBCU Dream Scholarships, recognizing native feminine athletes who’ve exhibited athletic excellence on the court docket and within the classroom, together with management, teamwork, dedication, resilience and confidence.
To have a good time HBCU Night time on July 28, the Dream and LegacyHistoryPride (LHP) are launching an unique and restricted retail capsule bought solely at Gateway Heart Area. LHP showcases way of life and basic classic clothes for Traditionally Black Faculties and Universities to assist elevate consciousness and strengthen the delight of the HBCU group. The Dream x LHP collaboration will characteristic a hoodie, shorts, and a bucket cap.
Followers will take pleasure in thrilling leisure round each video games together with the ATL Drum Academy performing in the course of the July twenty eighth halftime present with enjoyable surprises, and a particular efficiency by the Delta Sigma Theta sorority on July thirtieth to have a good time Divine 9.
Different weekend actions on the concourse embrace the “forty fourth and third” Bookseller, a family-owned, multicultural guide and tradition store, showcasing books from black authors throughout each video games, in addition to picture cubicles, buying and selling card giveaway and on-court contests.
The primary 100 followers attending the July 28 sport may also obtain a particular Atlanta Dream t-shirt designed by King Pop.
About Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance
The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance serves to advocate for HBCU Alumni Associations by supporting the mission of HBCUs by way of scholarship fundraising, alumni reclamation and pupil recruitment along with aligning with the Nationwide HBCU Alumni Alliances by supporting and taking part in packages that promote increased schooling, encourage wholesome dwelling, and preventing starvation.
About LegacyHistoryPride
LegacyHistoryPride (LHP) was based by Tahir Murray throughout his junior yr at Howard College. As a third-generation attire entrepreneur and 2021 graduate, Tahir is on a mission to re-energize the eagerness for HBCUs. LHP showcases way of life and basic classic clothes for Traditionally Black Faculties and Universities with the intention of striving to awaken and strengthen the delight of the HBCU group. With each LegacyHistoryPride sale, a portion of the proceeds particularly profit Black Faculties by way of their licensing agreements and strategic companions towards the expansion of scholarship alternatives.
For extra info on LegacyHistoryPride go to www.ShopLHP.com or go to all main social media channels @shoplhp.
For extra details about Tahir “Mr. Legacy” Murray go to www.TahirMurray.com.
Concerning the Atlanta Dream
The Atlanta Dream is an expert ladies’s basketball group based mostly in Atlanta, Ga. that strives to construct a spot the place our group, our followers and our metropolis come collectively to characterize the group we search to serve. We enter our 15th yr in 2022 with new possession, new management, and a dedication to constructing the perfect franchise within the WNBA. We have a good time variety, characterize Atlanta, reward innovation and creativeness, and intention to empower ladies each on and off the court docket. The group presently performs dwelling video games on the Gateway Heart Area @ School Park and has certified for the WNBA Playoffs in 9 of its first 14 seasons. To study extra in regards to the Dream and buy 2022 season tickets, mini plans and single sport tickets, please go to www.dreamelitemembership.com or name 877-977-7729.