ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club have announced several events to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. over the holiday weekend named for the slain civil rights leader. Later this afternoon, Principal Owner Tony Ressler, CEO Steve Koonin, Head Coach Lloyd Pierce and Trae Young in partnership with State Farm and UPS, will team up with the City of Atlanta and Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms as they unveil the 23rd community court at Selena S. Butler Park located next to the Martin Luther King Recreation and Aquatic Center. On MLK Day, Monday, Jan. 21, the organization will provide a seminar for local youth and tickets to the game later that afternoon the team’s tipoff against the Orlando Magic at 3:30 p.
Atlanta Hawks Announce Plans To Honor The Legacy of Famed Civil Rights Leader Over Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend
