Event dedicated to the legacy of Coretta Scott King on what would have been her 95th birthday
The Atlanta Dream hosted its inaugural Tip-Off Celebration Wednesday evening, a special night dedicated to re-introducing the team to the city and celebrating a new era for the franchise. The event was dedicated to the legacy of Coretta Scott King on what would have been her 95th birthday.
The team was named by in 2007 by community vote from the city of Atlanta, after Martin Luther King, Jr’s “I have a Dream” speech. “Living into Dr. King’s values is a privilege and a responsibility that we take er seriously” said Atlanta Dream president, Morgan Shaw Parker. “In that same spirit, it is with great intention that we are all gathered here today to introduce the team and honor Mrs. King – a civil rights leader and an advocate for equality, as well as the woman who carried on Dr. King’s legacy. She is the true embodiment of what all of us aspire to be in Atlanta.”
During the event, Dream players and coaches were formally introduced to key members of the Atlanta community, Dream partners, as well as prominent members of Atlanta’s sports, tech, and entertainment industries.
The event was hosted by Emmy-award winning journalist, Rose Scott, and the Dream’s in-game host, Bria Janelle. The evening also featured musical performances by renowned Atlanta musical artists, Melvin Miller, and the local choirs, Antwoin Holman and Trans4mation, together performing a special rendition of the song Georgia on my Mind.
Limited-edition basketballs were designed live onsite by local pop-culture artist King Pop, most known for illustrating the wildly popular celebrity covers of Rap Snacks. King Pop’s custom designs were showcased onsite and highlighted silhouettes and phrases inspired by the Atlanta Dream.
The Atlanta Dream is a professional women’s basketball team based in Atlanta, Ga. that strives to build a place where our team, our fans and our city come together to represent the community we seek to serve. We enter our 15th year in 2022 with new ownership, new leadership, and a commitment to building the best franchise in the WNBA. We celebrate diversity, represent Atlanta, reward innovation and imagination, and aim to empower women both on and off the court. The team currently plays home games at the Gateway Center Arena @ College Park and has qualified for the WNBA Playoffs in nine of its first 14 seasons. To learn more about the Dream and purchase 2022 season tickets, mini-plans and single game tickets, please visit www.dreamelitemembership.com or call 877-977-7729.
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