The Ressler Gertz Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hawks Principal Owners Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz, in partnership with the Atlanta Hawks, announced a long-term, comprehensive plan to provide financial, marketing and educational resources to Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the city of Atlanta in an effort to create greater economic opportunity in the Black community. Additionally, the franchise announced plans to increase investment in its award-winning Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility/Community Development departments. The Ressler Gertz Family Foundation has committed to contributing $5 million to the Herman J. Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE), the largest non-profit center for Black entrepreneurs in the nation, to expand its reach and provide financial support to local Black-owned businesses through increased access, opportunity and exposure as well as expanding future RCIE programming. The gift will also increase RCIE s ability to provide Black entrepreneurs access to corporate partners and capital as well as utilization of all Hawks marketing channels.
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Jul 30, 2021
Travis Schlenk addresses the media following the 2021 NBA Draft. The Hawks drafted Jalen Johnson...
Travis Schlenk 2021 Draft Night Press Conference / Travis Schlenk addresses the media following the 2021 NBA Draft. The Hawks drafted Jalen Johnson of Duke University at #20 and Sharife Cooper of Auburn University at #48. For more information, visit Hawks.com/DraftCentral.
Jul 30, 2021
Travis Schlenk addresses the media following the 2021 NBA Draft. The Hawks drafted Jalen Johnson...
Travis Schlenk 2021 Draft Night Press Conference / Travis Schlenk addresses the media following the 2021 NBA Draft. The Hawks drafted Jalen Johnson of Duke University at #20 and Sharife Cooper of Auburn University at #48. For more information, visit Hawks.com/DraftCentral.
On July 9, we hosted a press conference officially introducing Coach McMillan as our head...
Head Coach Nate McMillan Introductory Press Conference / On July 9, we hosted a press conference officially introducing Coach McMillan as our head coach.
On July 9, we hosted a press conference officially introducing Coach McMillan as our head...
Head Coach Nate McMillan Introductory Press Conference / On July 9, we hosted a press conference officially introducing Coach McMillan as our head coach.
May 18, 2021
As a professional athlete, Trae Young knows a thing or two about managing stress, the...
Trae Young Talks Mental Health / As a professional athlete, Trae Young knows a thing or two about managing stress, the good and bad of social media and being underestimated. Chcek out this special edition of Hawks at Home Live with Trae and Dr. Kensa Gunter, Hawks Team Psychologist, as the pair discuss mental wellness tips relevant for anyone on or off the court.
May 18, 2021
As a professional athlete, Trae Young knows a thing or two about managing stress, the...
Trae Young Talks Mental Health / As a professional athlete, Trae Young knows a thing or two about managing stress, the good and bad of social media and being underestimated. Chcek out this special edition of Hawks at Home Live with Trae and Dr. Kensa Gunter, Hawks Team Psychologist, as the pair discuss mental wellness tips relevant for anyone on or off the court.
The Atlanta Hawks Foundation and BlazeSports America work together to - provide athletes with...
Atlanta Hawks Foundation and BlazeSports America Partnership / The Atlanta Hawks Foundation and BlazeSports America work together to - provide athletes with physical disabilities the opportunity to play and refine their game.
The Atlanta Hawks Foundation and BlazeSports America work together to provide athletes with physical...
Atlanta Hawks Foundation and BlazeSports America Partnership / The Atlanta Hawks Foundation and BlazeSports America work together to provide athletes with physical disabilities the opportunity to play and refine their game.
The Ressler Gertz Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hawks Principal Owners Tony Ressler and...
Ressler Gertz Family Foundation Pledges $5 Million Commitment to Support RCIE / The Ressler Gertz Family Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Hawks Principal Owners Tony Ressler and Jami Gertz, in partnership with the Atlanta Hawks, announced a long-term, comprehensive plan to provide financial, marketing and educational resources to Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the city of Atlanta in an effort to create greater economic opportunity in the Black community. Additionally, the franchise announced plans to increase investment in its award-winning Diversity & Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility/Community Development departments. The Ressler Gertz Family Foundation has committed to contributing $5 million to the Herman J. Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE), the largest non-profit center for Black entrepreneurs in the nation, to expand its reach and provide financial support to local Black-owned businesses through increased access, opportunity and exposure as well as expanding future RCIE programming. The gift will also increase RCIE’s ability to provide Black entrepreneurs access to corporate partners and capital as well as utilization of all Hawks marketing channels.
Oct 26, 2020
“I think it’s important that everyone understands that voting is a right.” - ...
Driving Us Forward | Episode 1 / “I think it’s important that everyone understands that voting is a right.” - - Coach Pierce talks about the inherent right and incredible power of voting in the first episode of Driving Us Forward. - - #TrueToAtlanta x BMW Atlanta
Oct 26, 2020
I think it s important that everyone understands that voting is a right....
Driving Us Forward | Episode 1 / I think it s important that everyone understands that voting is a right. Coach Pierce talks about the inherent right and incredible power of voting in the first episode of Driving Us Forward. #TrueToAtlanta x BMW Atlanta