Hawks to Host "Divine 9" Night During Next Week's Matchup With the Knicks

Atlanta plays host to the Knicks on November 15th

On November 15th, the Hawks are going to host the New York Knicks for the second time this season, but that is not the only thing that is going to be going on at State Farm Arena that night. The Hawks will be hosting "Divine 9" night as well. 

So what is Divine 9 Night?

"The Hawks have dedicated this night to celebrating the Black Greek Letter Organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), collectively referred to as the Divine Nine (D9). The Hawks have a special ticket package for the night, which includes a $10 food-and-beverage credit and a donation to the NPHC of Greater Atlanta. The package also includes a Hawks and State Farm co-branded Divine Nine shirt, while supplies last. This offering can be secured at Hawks.com/promos.

As part of the night, the Hawks and State Farm will donate $10,000 each to four local colleges to assist their student population who are members of a Divine Nine organization. These four schools, Clark Atlanta University, Georgia State University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College, will identify five students by the end of the calendar year who are in need of a scholarship equal to $2,000 to support their educational journey (Per Hawks PR)."

Hawks and State Farm Arena’s Vice President of DEI Impact and Strategic Initiatives Alexis Roe had this to say about the upcoming event: 

"After making a tremendous impact on our community at last year’s event, we couldn’t be more thrilled to team up again with State Farm and highlight the legacy of the Divine Nine in Atlanta and throughout the world. During our second annual Divine 9 Night presented by State Farm, we will celebrate the vital role these organizations play in driving meaningful impact in our workplace, workforce, and the marketplace.”

The Hawks and State Farm Arena will host Divine 9 night next Wednesday against the Knicks / Atlanta Hawks

There is more to it though. 

To tip off the festivities, world-renowned composer, educator, musician and member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Melvin M. Miller will perform the national anthem. Miller, who performed at last season’s Divine 9 Night presented by State Farm, is an active trumpeter with both national and international credits, Miller is a well-rounded musician, with the training to perform contemporary, classical and jazz music. The sound of his horn and the style with which he performs comes from a variety of influences including Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Lee Morgan and many others. Miller also held the position of principal trumpet with the African American Philharmonic Orchestra of Atlanta (per Hawks PR). 

Serving as honorary co-captains for the game will be the President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Atlanta and Buster Meadows, Scholarship Chair, Natasha Thomas, along with two of last season’s scholarships. As honorary co- captains, they come to center court to participate in the referee meeting with the Hawks captains, visiting team captains , and NBA officials. Additional students who received gap scholarships from the Hawks and State Farm’s efforts last season will be provided tickets to attend the game as well as Hawks and D9 co-branded shirts, courtesy of State Farm.

The Hawks are in Mexico City for their matchup with the Magic tomorrow night at 9:30 p.m. 

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