More than 100 attend Hawks EmpowHER event

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Earlier this week, the Atlanta Hawks hosted a special one-hour discussion called ‘EmpowHER by Lady Ballers’ in which more than 100 girls were in attendance virtually, according to a press release.

The Atlanta Hawks Lady Ballers Program aims to support youth basketball participation and improve the overall youth basketball experience for girls. This was the first virtual event for the Lady Ballers Program and is part of the Hawks at Home program which was created to educate and engage youth in a safe and health-conscious manner during social distancing.

The discussion, moderated by Hawks reporter and senior coordinator of digital content Annie Finberg, featured Tori Miller, College Park Skyhawks General Manager, and Renee Montgomery, two-time WNBA Champion and Activist. After a recent promotion, Miller is the first woman in the history of the NBA G League to hold the position of General Manager. Montgomery has also broadcasted several games for the Skyhawks, the official G League affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, and ESPN affiliates.

Ahead of the event, participants were able to submit questions to be answered live during the event. Questions ranged from advice on how to become a general manager, healthy eating tips and what types of degrees WNBA players hold.

“It’s always a pleasure for me to be invited to various Lady Ballers events,” said Renee Montgomery. “Since leaving the WNBA earlier this year, I continue to look for opportunities to be involved in the community and to give back, and today’s event was a great opportunity for me to connect with young female basketball players. I am hopeful that I inspired them to speak up on issues they care about.”

Information: Hawks.com/HawksatHome